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 mayoral race 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 […]
In 2024, Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency, and the Trump 2024 win impact was felt nationwide as he capitalized 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 […]
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 Kamala Harris presidential bid. 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 in the November 5 Election. 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 each election worker is “the keeper 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 role […]
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 […]
In a recent email sent to supporters, the 314 Action Fund — an organization focused on electing Democratic candidates with backgrounds in science, technology, and medicine — expressed growing concerns about Kamala Harris’s performance in Pennsylvania as she faces a tough battle against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. The email emphasizes the critical […]
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 […]
Interested in watching Vice President Kamala Harris accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president with a group of like-minded people? The Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee will host a DNC Watch Party on Thursday, August 22 to coincide with the live televised coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The party will be held […]
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