Moreno Unofficially Kicks Off Her 2025 Campaign With Birthday Fundraiser

September 30, 2024

Though qualifying for the 2025 city elections for mayor and council is still 10 months away, candidates led by New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno are already raising funds for next year’s races. It’s no secret that Moreno- who is completing her second term as Councilmember-At-Large and cannot seek re-election for that position – […]


314 Action Fund Raises Alarms Over Kamala Harris’s Performance in Pennsylvania

September 26, 2024

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 […]


Judge Harry Cantrell Being Sued for Son Jason’s Debts

September 26, 2024

When Jason Cantrell, husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, passed away in August 2023 he was saddled with debt, according to his succession and other documents recently filed in Civil District Court. Now his father, retired Judge Harry Cantrell, is being forced to pay off several loans the senior Cantrell personally guaranteed on Jason’s behalf. Jason […]


Louisiana Abortion Fund Condemns Upcoming Law Criminalizing Abortion Pills

September 23, 2024

As Louisiana prepares to enforce a controversial new law on October 1, 2024, the Louisiana Abortion Fund has issued a sharp critique of the state’s decision to categorize the widely used abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol as “controlled dangerous substances.” Executive Director Chasity Wilson spoke out against the move, warning of the potentially devastating impact […]


Kamala Harris’s Bold Economic Plan Delivers Greater Benefits to the Middle Class Than Trump’s

September 20, 2024

Kamala Harris’s economic plan, focusing on down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, stands out as one of the most promising initiatives to reduce the wealth gap and empower working- and middle-class Americans. Offering up to $25,000 in direct grants to help individuals and families overcome the barrier of down payment, this policy is designed to […]


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 […]


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