Defend Our Health (Defend) has just released a new Plastic Production Database that offers a comprehensive overview of the production process for the six most common plastics. The web tool supports advocates and activists who are combating the rapid expansion of the plastic industry by (1) providing data-driven facts and figures for robust, evidence-based data […]
For thousands of years, mushrooms have been more than just a culinary delight—they’ve been a gateway to the divine, a tool for healing, and a catalyst for consciousness. Today, psilocybin—the active compound in “magic mushrooms” and one of the most well-known natural psychedelics—is at the center of a quiet revolution. Not just a psychedelic trip, […]
In a city known for its music, resilience, and celebration of life, something darker is lingering beneath the surface: a quiet mental health crisis. The truth is, more and more people in New Orleans are struggling—and they’re doing it in silence. The trauma is layered, the stress is chronic, and the systems meant to help […]
You wake up early. You answer emails. You hit deadlines. You try to eat right, stay positive, and show up for the people you love. From the outside, you’ve got it all together — but deep down, you feel burnt out despite doing everything right. So why do you still feel so tired? So numb? […]
In a recent rally, Donald Trump took his so-called commitment to Donald Trump Women’s Rights to a chilling extreme. Speaking in Wisconsin, he declared he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” if he wins a second term. His words, far from reassuring, offer a stark glimpse into his mindset. This mindset […]
NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 17, 2024) – United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), on behalf of the New Orleans Mental Health Collaborative (MHC), is proud to announce the recipients of the first-ever Resilient, Equitable Systems for Overcoming Loss and Violence Everywhere (RESOLVE) NOLA Impact Grants. The MHC partners created the grants to address the critical shortage of mental health resources […]
New Orleans is known for its decadent cuisine but has a diverse fitness scene, too. From high-end fitness clubs to scenic parks and community-based groups, the city offers multiple avenues for residents and visitors to maintain their fitness goals. Here’s a guide to some of the best ways to stay fit in New Orleans. Fitness […]
Outside of working in kitchens to pay my way through college, I would say that my interest in food justice began in 2010, when I attended the Place Matters Conference. During this event, I, along with a cohort from New Orleans, held mock-lobbying sessions with Congressmen about the need for more fresh foods in New […]
CAMERON PARISH, LA – Fishing families, residents, and advocates expressed concerns and spoke out in opposition to Venture Global’s proposed permit increases at a public hearing held by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) last night in Cameron Parish. Citing ongoing issues and potential Venture Global permit violations, attendees encouraged LDEQ to reject the […]
Survivor’s of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the Bhopal gas disaster, will embark on a speaking tour across the United States starting this week in Louisiana. They will meet with frontline communities and environmental justice advocates across the state, and speak at two public events: Lake Charles: Wednesday August 21st, 6-7:30PM. At UUMC Safe Harbor; […]
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