Once again, kratom ban in Louisiana lawmakers are trying to legislate fear instead of facts. Senate Bill 154 would outlaw kratom entirely — a plant that thousands across the state rely on for relief, recovery, and resilience. It’s a move that speaks more to political performance and social control than public health. Let’s get this […]
In 2020, Big Easy Magazine reported that one in three children in New Orleans were expected to experience food insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic had devastated the economy, shuttered businesses, and pushed more families to rely on food banks and school meal programs just to get by. That moment revealed how fragile the city’s food access […]
New Orleans is more than jazz and jambalaya. It’s a global gateway. The Port of New Orleans, long overshadowed by the city’s cultural spotlight, is one of the most strategically significant and economically vital maritime hubs in the United States — and it’s time more people understood that. From cotton to crude oil, from bananas […]
New Orleans residents have had it with the bills. Not just the rent or the groceries — but the utility costs that keep climbing with no clear end in sight. From Entergy New Orleans to the Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO), households are paying hundreds of dollars every month just to pay Entergy bill, keep […]
The Warning Signs Are Flashing Red With the implementation of tariffs globally and the escalation of trade wars, the odds of a recession in 2025 are rising fast. What began as a slow economic cooling — driven by high interest rates, stubborn inflation, and reduced consumer confidence — is now being accelerated by policy decisions […]
As of April 6, 2025, Bitcoin is once again on a downturn, dropping more than 5% in the last 24 hours and trading just under $79,000. The sudden slip has investors rattled—but the reasons behind the crash go far beyond simple market sentiment. This moment offers a broader glimpse into the shifting terrain of global […]
In the conversation around housing affordability, small landlords often catch the heat. To be clear – the rising rents, evictions, and disappearing neighborhoods plaguing New Orleans aren’t being driven by the woman renting out her shotgun double. They’re being driven by Wall Street. Corporate landlords—not small, local ones—are the real force hollowing out the city’s […]
The French Quarter is the beating heart of New Orleans tourism. Millions of people wander its streets every year, drawn in by its jazz, food, cocktails, and culture. But look a little closer, and a glaring question starts to emerge: Where are the Black-owned businesses — especially Black-owned restaurants? In a city that is nearly […]
You don’t have to be a developer or a policy wonk to care about zoning. In fact, if you live in New Orleans, zoning laws are already shaping your world—dictating how your neighborhood looks, how expensive your rent is, and even who your neighbors are allowed to be. Understanding New Orleans zoning helps make sense […]
New Orleans has always attracted dreamers, hustlers, and opportunists—but in recent years, the city’s real estate market has become a playground for a select few who know how to bend the rules in their favor. While working-class residents struggle to afford rising rents or break into homeownership, a growing class of investors are cashing in […]
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