On May 3, New Orleans voters face a critical decision: Will we invest in making our city safer, more just, and more humane OR allow vital public safety systems to collapse under the weight of political theater? The ballot isn’t asking for a new tax. It’s asking us to renew an existing 2.46-mill property tax […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Arthur L. Hunter, Jr.’s entrance into the race for mayor of New Orleans adds a candidate with deep experience in criminal justice and reform, an area of ongoing concern for the city’s residents. With a background spanning decades as a judge, policy advocate, and educator, Hunter brings both firsthand knowledge of the city’s legal system […]
In 2024, Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency by capitalizing on voters’ anxieties about economic instability, rapid social change, distrust in the political establishment, and concerns over border security. While Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers as the first Black woman on a major ticket, her campaign struggled to unify an electorate deeply divided along economic, […]
As we approach election day, the 2024 presidential race remains one of the closest in American history, with polls indicating a razor-thin margin in the battleground states. Yet, while the race is still a toss-up, there are compelling reasons to be cautiously optimistic about a Kamala Harris victory. The reality is that any optimism must […]
As the City Council’s leading advocate on the quest for more affordable housing, District B Councilmember Lesli Harris has a lot at stake on Tuesday, November 5th’s elections. Harris is heading up the effort to pass the New Orleans Housing Trust Fund – a long needed addition to the City Charter that would annually dedicate […]
Congressman Troy Carter told a gathering of almost 300 Orleans Parish poll commissioners that election workers like themselves are “the keepers of our democracy.” Carter made his remarks at an awards ceremony last week hosted by Clerk of Criminal District Court Darren P. Lombard who also serves as Chief Elections Officer for Orleans Parish.   “The […]
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 […]
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