On Sunday, April 6, 2025, New Orleanians packed Lafayette Square to protest the mounting threats to public services, civil rights, and working-class communities. The event was part of a national ‘Hands Off!’ day of action, and the message was aimed squarely at state and federal leaders: keep your hands off our schools, our healthcare, our […]
Every time someone points at New Orleans and says, “See? Another murder. Another carjacking,” they ignore the reality: the conditions behind crime in cities like ours weren’t random—they were built, layer by layer, over decades. From government-backed redlining to the hollowing out of urban communities through white flight, and the devastating rise of mass incarceration, […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is once again positioned to decide the future of Black political power in Louisiana. This time, the case centers on whether a congressional district map—drawn under court order to comply with the Voting Rights Act (VRA)—should be struck down as unconstitutional. The consolidated cases, Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais, […]
When Democrat Jon Bel Edwards was elected governor of Louisiana in 2015, few expected the West Point graduate from Amite to become one of the most consequential leaders for New Orleans in recent memory. In a deep red state, Edwards defied expectations—not by loud partisanship, but by delivering quiet, pragmatic progress that reshaped healthcare, justice, […]
In a powerful statement at the ballot box, Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments on March 29, 2025—delivering a resounding message that the public won’t be rushed into rewriting core aspects of the state’s tax code or justice system without thorough scrutiny and community input. Amendment 1: A Check on Judicial Overreach […]
New Orleans’ history of land ownership is deeply intertwined with issues of race and power, marked by periods of displacement, resilience, and ongoing struggles for equity. The Original Stewards: Indigenous Lands Before Colonization Long before European colonization, the area now known as New Orleans was inhabited by Indigenous tribes such as the Houma, Chitimacha, and […]
To the Editor: As a concerned citizen deeply invested in the future of Louisiana, I am writing to urge voters to reject the proposed amendments, particularly Amendment 3, in the upcoming March 29th election. Our state stands at a critical crossroads, where our choices will either perpetuate a cycle of systemic harm or open a […]
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, voters across Louisiana will be asked to weigh in on four proposed constitutional amendments. After reviewing the language, intent, and long-term impact of each proposal, Big Easy Magazine is encouraging voters to vote NO on all four amendments. This isn’t a decision rooted in politics—it’s a judgment based on principles. […]
In 2025, your zip code may determine your reproductive rights. Nearly three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, the United States is no longer one nation under law when it comes to abortion access—it’s a patchwork of bans, restrictions, and criminalization. From near-total bans in the South to protected access in the Northeast and […]
In a controversial decision that bypassed normal judicial procedures, the Louisiana Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language of proposed Amendment 2, a sweeping constitutional change set to appear before voters on March 29, 2025. The ruling has sparked concerns over judicial transparency, voter rights, and the impartiality of Louisiana’s legal system, with […]
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