The Supreme Court’s Louisiana ruling does more than threaten one majority-Black district. It gives states a new roadmap for weakening Black political power while claiming they are only playing partisan politics. The Supreme Court’s Louisiana ruling opened a door that mapmakers across the country may now try to walk through. The decision weakens Black voting […]
The fight over New Orleans’ courts has moved far beyond a technical discussion about staffing levels. What began as a proposal framed around efficiency has unfolded into a broader struggle over power, local control, and whether the state can reshape the city’s judicial system even when that means overriding decisions made by voters in Orleans […]
New Orleans talks constantly about supporting small businesses. Politicians praise entrepreneurs in speeches, economic development officials highlight local innovation, and city leaders regularly describe neighborhood businesses as the backbone of the local economy. But buried deep in Louisiana’s tax structure is a policy that quietly does the opposite. We tax the tools small businesses need […]
There are moments in history when silence is not an option. Moments that call for memory, honesty, and the courage to speak plainly. One of the greatest mistakes any nation can make is believing that the warning signs of the past could never appear again. History teaches us the opposite. The darkest chapters rarely begin […]
At a time when politics increasingly bleeds into every public space, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. chose not to ignore a moment that raised legitimate questions about boundaries, leadership, and responsibility. His response to a now-altered social media post by LSU football coach Lane Kiffin did not rely on outrage or partisan escalation. Instead, it […]
Louisiana’s Republican delegation just made a devastating choice, voting to preserve massive tax cuts for the wealthy, while stripping health care from nearly 200,000 of their own constituents. With their support for Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed in the Senate on July 1 and expected to clear the House this week, Louisiana […]
When CVS decided to blast Louisiana residents with a wave of fearmongering text messages, it was weaponizing personal health data for corporate profit. That’s not advocacy. That’s exploitation. To be clear about what happened, CVS Health used contact information it collected from prescription services — under a state contract — to warn residents that House […]
In a legislative session dominated by Republican overreach—from attacks on bodily autonomy to the dismantling of diversity initiatives—Louisiana Democrats had an opportunity to offer a clear, principled counterweight. And in some cases, they did. But on too many issues that cut to the heart of progressive values—criminal justice reform, housing justice, and drug policy—Democratic lawmakers […]
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 10, 2025, to reflect that HB 575 has passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature and is currently awaiting final concurrence and the governor’s signature. The core analysis and concerns remain relevant as the bill advances toward becoming law. The Louisiana Legislature has passed HB 575, cementing […]
They say New Orleans is a city rich in culture. That it feeds the soul, and moves to its own rhythm. But what no one says loudly enough is how expensive that rhythm has become, and who’s left paying for it. In 2025, the economic picture in New Orleans is no longer just about gentrification […]
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