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Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Trial as Over 40 Organizations Demand Charges Be Dropped

September 13, 2024

In a growing show of solidarity, over 40 organizations have signed a resolution supporting pro-Palestine protesters from Tulane and Loyola Universities. These protesters, many of whom were involved in peaceful demonstrations against Tulane University’s ties with Israel, are set to face trial on September 20th at Orleans Parish Criminal Court. The resolution calls for District […]

Op-Ed: The Current State of the 2024 Presidential Race

September 5, 2024

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 […]

Louisiana Democratic Party Launches Women’s Caucus

August 29, 2024

With Vice President Kamala Harris surging ahead past former president Donald Trump in almost every poll and running especially strong with women, young people and voters of color, women leaders in the Louisiana Democratic Party including State Central Committee member Pamela Steeg and First Vice Chair Katie Darling are organizing a new women’s caucus within […]

Devin Davis to Unveil Plan on Louisiana’s Home Insurance Crisis

August 28, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Devin Davis, a progressive candidate running for Congress in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, will hold a press conference on the anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Ida to announce “Insuring Our Future: A Plan to Solve Our Home Insurance Crisis.” This comprehensive policy proposal aims to address Louisiana’s home insurance crisis, which […]

Could Uber Fines Pay Legal Judgments if Cantrell Agrees?

August 26, 2024

On Thursday, August 22 the New Orleans City Council voted to pay tens of millions owed to plaintiffs whose decades-old judgments against the city have never been collected. Among the types of cases lining up for payments include disputes over city contracts, accidents involving police vehicles, and wrongful death judgments. The estimated amount of funds […]

The Rise and Decline of America’s Middle Class: A Tale of Policy, Purchasing Power, and Inequality

August 18, 2024

In the decades following World War II, the United States witnessed unprecedented economic growth and prosperity that significantly benefited middle- and working-class Americans. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the American Dream seemed more attainable than ever. As wages increased, homeownership expanded, and the purchasing power of the average worker was robust. However, this […]

New Orleans Area Democrats Prepare for National Convention

August 16, 2024

With approximately 50,000 delegates, media and guests already descending upon Chicago for next week’s Democratic National Convention, members of the state’s delegation who live in this region are preparing for a jam-packed week of hard core politics, networking and myriad opportunities to meet like-minded advocates from all 50 states and U.S. territories. The stated purpose […]

IWO Endorses Carter, Manuel, Batiste and Jones

August 13, 2024

On Monday night, Congressman Troy Carter (LA-2) told the Independent Women’s Organization (IWO) that he has a long service history in South Louisiana. “I have been working for, listening to, and pushing back” in support of the voters in his district for many years, especially against the petrochemical industry. Carter led the effort to secure […]

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