A crowd of community members and activists gathered outside the Port of New Orleans headquarters Tuesday afternoon to condemn what they describe as the Port’s “active complicity” in Israel’s war against Palestinians. The rally came just days after the return of New Orleans resident and U.S. veteran Zue Jernstedt, who was detained at Israel’s Port […]
On October 18, 2025, more than 8,000 New Orleanians are expected to participate in the NO KINGS 2.0 Rally to peacefully and publicly show opposition against the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. This is part of National No Kings Day of Peaceful Action; more than 2,500 protest demonstrations will be held […]
The voters of New Orleans overwhelmingly signaled Saturday night that Helena Moreno is indeed “one of us.” She is the voice of change 55% of voters agreed could best move the city forward during the next four or even eight years. As a former television personality and later a state legislator, Moreno developed broad name […]
Is City Council District C candidate Kelsey Foster White or an American Indian? Qualifying to run for office in Orleans Parish is not a difficult process. Candidates are asked to bring their photo identification and the required fee. Working with the Clerk of Court’s staff, they fill out the official application and are then given […]
“The voters of District A deserve a councilmember who has an in-depth knowledge of the City’s budget on Day One. We can’t afford to have someone who is not ready to go,” said Aimee McCarron, a candidate for New Orleans City Council District A. Until announcing her candidacy, McCarron – a self-professed budget geek – […]
There was a time when human connection required no Wi-Fi signal. We gathered in backyards and on porches, around bonfires and dinner tables, laughing, debating, and storytelling. We shared not only our thoughts, but our presence. Our bonds were built through eye contact and conversation, not algorithms and notifications. Today, however, many of us connect […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – September 30, 2024 – The New Orleans Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (formerly New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police) will hold an emergency rally on Wednesday, October 1st, at 6:00 PM in front of the Hale Boggs Federal Building (500 Poydras Street). The action is a direct response to Jeff Landry’s letter to Pete […]
The New Orleans City Council has unanimously approved Step Up Louisiana’s Healthy Workplace Program, marking the second measure in the group’s Workers’ Bill of Rights policy package. The decision represents a significant victory for workers’ rights advocates and public health supporters. “We all deserve access to good jobs that allow us to take care of […]
The City Council of New Orleans is expected to vote on a recycling program possibly on October 23, 2025 (but maybe later), with funding provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and The Recycling Partnership. New Orleans is moving ahead with a multi-million dollar overhaul of its residential recycling system, powered by a federal Solid Waste […]
Not surprisingly, a state investigation found that it’s American citizens who vote in Louisiana. At a divided and depressing time in the country, there’s a bit of quiet good news on voting. It comes in an unexpected place. Louisiana politics has long stirred a rich gumbo of tall tales and wild rumors. “When I die, […]
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