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“Occupied City: How Jeff Landry Is Rewriting New Orleans from the Capitol”

July 11, 2025

A New Era of State Control Over New Orleans Since taking office in January 2024, Governor Jeff Landry has made it clear that he intends to reshape Louisiana in his image. But perhaps no part of the state has felt the impact of his vision more acutely than New Orleans. Through legislation, executive orders, policing […]

Minnie and John’s Brings Elevated Soul Food to Oak Street

July 11, 2025

One of my favorite types of food to write about is good, old-fashioned homestyle cooking, and Minnie and John’s, located at 8801 Oak St., is poised to become a destination for delicious Southern comfort food.  Owned by chef Chad Sabatier, Minnie and John’s was born from a dream started by Sabatier’s mother. Always enjoying cooking […]

Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste: A Trusted Voice for the Voiceless

July 9, 2025

Editor’s note: This article is not an endorsement and does necessarily represent the views of the editorial board.  “I want to be a champion for the citizens of New Orleans and not be labeled as a politician. I am proud that people in the community refer to me as a voice for the voiceless,” said […]

“We Cannot Afford to Wait”: Congressman Troy Carter Calls Out Trump Administration for Gutting Disaster Preparedness

July 7, 2025

As the Gulf South braces for another hurricane season, the catastrophic flooding in Texas has become a stark warning of what can—and will—happen when the federal government abandons its responsibility to protect the public. At the forefront of that warning is Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), who issued a blistering statement today directed at […]

Displaced from the Start: Race, Housing, and Childhood Inequality in New Orleans

July 5, 2025

In New Orleans, a child’s chances at a stable, healthy, and hopeful life still depend heavily on the color of their skin. According to a report from the New Orleans Data Center, approximately one in three children in the city lives below the poverty line. But among Black children, that figure rises to a staggering […]


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“Occupied City: How Jeff Landry Is Rewriting New Orleans from the Capitol”

July 11, 2025

A New Era of State Control Over New Orleans Since taking office in January 2024, Governor Jeff Landry has made it clear that he intends to reshape Louisiana in his image. But perhaps no part of the state has felt the impact of his vision more acutely than New Orleans. Through legislation, executive orders, policing […]

Minnie and John’s Brings Elevated Soul Food to Oak Street

July 11, 2025

One of my favorite types of food to write about is good, old-fashioned homestyle cooking, and Minnie and John’s, located at 8801 Oak St., is poised to become a destination for delicious Southern comfort food.  Owned by chef Chad Sabatier, Minnie and John’s was born from a dream started by Sabatier’s mother. Always enjoying cooking […]

Online Cannabis Shopping: Tips You Won’t Hear Everywhere

July 10, 2025

Buying cannabis online sounds simple. Pick a site, choose your strain, check out, done—right? But here’s what most people don’t say: there’s a lot going on behind the scenes that can mess with your order, your expectations, or even your money. So yeah, you’ve heard the usual stuff—“make sure the site is legit” and “read […]

Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste: A Trusted Voice for the Voiceless

July 9, 2025

Editor’s note: This article is not an endorsement and does necessarily represent the views of the editorial board.  “I want to be a champion for the citizens of New Orleans and not be labeled as a politician. I am proud that people in the community refer to me as a voice for the voiceless,” said […]


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