In a moment of global grief and fury, clarity is rare, but necessary. As the Israeli government’s assault on Gaza intensifies, many around the world have rightfully called out the war crimes, the blockade, and the mass civilian casualties. They’ve marched in support of Palestinian liberation, demanded a ceasefire, and challenged U.S. complicity. These protests […]
Editor’s Note: URGENT: Take Action Now — Senate Bill 154 has passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature and is now on Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. If signed, this law will criminalize kratom and turn 325,000 Louisianans into felons by August 1. The American Kratom Association is urging residents to sign the petition and contact […]
As a conservative, a lifelong Republican, a capitalist, and a small business owner, I never imagined I’d find myself writing something like this. But here I am, standing at a crossroads, questioning the direction of a party I’ve supported for decades. I own Everyday Keto to Go Bakery, a healthy, clean-eating bakery in Old Metairie. […]
As grills spark to life and coolers fill with beer, let us pause, truly pause, and remember what Memorial Day is meant to be. Not just a long weekend. Not just the unofficial start of summer. Not just a reason to sleep in on a Monday. Today is a sacred day, carved out of the […]
Louisiana has never been a state that backs down from a fight. We fight for our families, for our communities, and for the freedom to make our own choices. That’s exactly what’s at stake with Senate Bill 154, which would ban kratom statewide—and shut down the only kava bar in Louisiana: mine. Euphorbia isn’t just […]
Aaron Rodgers is talking again. Not with his game, but with that increasingly tired sense of superiority. No surprise here given his inflated ego. During a recent podcast, the quarterback tossed off a pointed remark: he wouldn’t want to live in Louisiana. It wasn’t subtle, and he most likely meant New Orleans. To that we […]
Tucked into the GOP’s proposed Big Bill for next year’s spending is a new interdepartmental initiative backed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson(R-LA) that could potentially save billions over the next few years. Details are still coming out, but sources say the new “Purify America” program will offer a combination of housing vouchers, food […]
Editor’s note: We’ve added the label “Op-Ed” to this piece to reflect its editorial perspective. While the New Orleans Jazz Museum is a major focus, the intent here isn’t to criticize the museum or its staff. This article aims to raise bigger questions about how Louisiana funds culture and the arts and whether that support […]
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, reports confirmed that former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is actively considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. According to KNOE News, Edwards has spoken with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the New York Times about the possibility of challenging Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. He reportedly told […]
When Big Easy Magazine broke the story about a performer wearing a swastika shirt at Ohm Lounge, we expected backlash. What we didn’t expect was how many people rushed not to condemn the symbol, but to defend it—not to stand against hate, but to invoke “free speech” as if that somehow settled the matter. To […]
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