Congressman Troy Carter is the Progressive Choice Louisiana Needs

November 5, 2024

As we continue to face critical issues in Louisiana and across the nation, the choice this election is clear: Congressman Troy Carter represents the progressive, forward-thinking leadership we need in Congress. His commitment to justice, opportunity, and environmental sustainability has already set him apart as a champion for real change. Louisiana needs Troy Carter now […]


Is NOPD Sliding Backwards Again on Ending Federal Consent Decree?

October 25, 2024

“Chief Anne Kirkpatrick is double-talking. She said she is ‘all-woman and this is her department’ but now she is cow-towing to Mayor LaToya Cantrell,” said Belden Batiste, community activist and declared candidate for mayor in 2025. Batiste was referring to Kirpatrick’s recent decision to put the brakes on promotions for key NOPD personnel. Kirpatrick admitted […]


Trump Claims Immigrants Are Eating Our Pets—Harris Calls It Fake News on Four Legs

September 11, 2024

In what might go down as the most surreal debate moment in U.S. political history, former President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell: illegal immigrants, he claimed, are “eating the pets” of hardworking Americans. “Folks, it’s happening. I’ve seen it. The dogs, the cats, even your neighbor’s emotional support ferret. They’re gone! Immigrants are pouring in, […]


Op-Ed: The Current State of the 2024 Presidential Race

September 5, 2024

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, it’s important to recognize that while polls and data offer insights, they don’t always capture the full picture. This analysis reflects my perspective on the state of the race, informed by available data and trends. However, much can still change before Election Day, and any attempt to predict […]


Op-Ed: Georgia vs. Louisiana: A Tale of Two States in Presidential Politics

August 4, 2024

In presidential politics, Georgia and Louisiana stand as strikingly different examples of how states with significant Black populations can follow divergent paths. Political pundits sometimes argue that Louisiana, like Georgia, could become a battleground state. However, this comparison oversimplifies the complex web of factors and nuances influencing voter turnout and political alignment. Georgia: The Evolving […]


Will Cantrell Come out of Hiding for Bill Rouselle’s Memorial Service?

July 30, 2024

The usually gregarious Mayor LaToya Cantrell – who can often be found at a second line parade or dancing at a local nightclub – has become nearly invisible ever since word began circulating about the federal indictment of Jeffrey Vappie, Jr., her former personal executive security officer, as well as her own possible indictment for […]


The Paradox of Calling Trump a Hero After Surviving Assassination Attempt

July 15, 2024

Ironically, many Trump supporters and some in the media have hailed former President Donald Trump as a hero following a near-fatal incident he faced where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. This characterization is quite extraordinary, particularly among those who remember Trump’s history and public remarks, and considering Trump’s persistent cowardly […]


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