The results of the 2024 presidential election—where Vice President Kamala Harris fell short—reflect a powerful truth that the Democratic Party cannot ignore: It’s the economy, stupid. This phrase, coined by strategist James Carville, has resonated for decades, yet Democrats seem to have lost sight of its significance. In today’s economic climate, where inflation has deeply […]
In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]
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 […]
In what is shaping up to be one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, every vote matters. While Vice President Kamala Harris may already have a strong base of support among women, people of color, and progressive voters, there’s a demographic that is often neglected by Democrats—young men. To make inroads with this […]
“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 […]
I’ll never forget how I felt when my doctor told me I had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was 20 years old and was just told I have a 50% chance of surviving. I’ll also never forget how the outlook could’ve been even more grim had my cancer not been detected as early as it was. Every […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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