The potholes are still there, and garbage pickup is spotty. The Sewerage and Water Board can’t keep the power on during a rainstorm. And yet, New Orleans keeps signing checks—big ones. While city workers and departments struggle with understaffing and outdated equipment, tens of millions of dollars flow to private consultants each year. Whether it’s […]
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 […]
The headlines might focus on drone strikes and diplomatic breakdowns in the Middle East, but the real aftershocks of a U.S. conflict with Iran could hit much closer to home — right here in New Orleans. For a city tied to the global oil market, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz can ripple all the […]
A Festival Cancelled, A Warning Ignored Kenner’s Hispanic Heritage Festival was supposed to be a celebration—a colorful affirmation of culture, music, food, and community pride in one of Louisiana’s most diverse cities. Instead, it became a casualty of fear. Citing low vendor participation and safety concerns after a highly publicized ICE raid at a construction […]
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 […]
In the final days of the 2025 legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers had a choice to either offer modest relief to homeowners facing skyrocketing insurance premiums, or protect the status quo. It should come with no surprise that they chose the latter. Senate Bill 235, authored by Senator Royce Duplessis of New Orleans, would have provided […]
It’s not every day that a former White House chief strategist demands the deportation of a billionaire who once helped bankroll his movement. But here we are. Steve Bannon, the MAGA kingmaker turned podcast flamethrower, told The New York Times he believes Elon Musk is “an illegal alien” and called on Donald Trump to launch […]
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 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 […]
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