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Congressman Troy Carter Condemns USDA SNAP Directive as “Cruel and Heartless,” Calls for Immediate Reversal

November 4, 2025

In a sharp rebuke to federal policy emerging from Washington, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. condemned a recently-issued USDA directive that restricts grocery retailers from offering special discounts or additional support to families relying on SNAP benefits during a federal funding lapse. The order, highlighted in Carter’s statement on November 2, effectively prevents stores from […]

DA Jason Williams Calls for Survivors and Witnesses to Come Forward in Sexual Assault Investigation of Lucien W. Jacob

October 29, 2025

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Rogers Williams has issued a public call urging additional survivors and witnesses to come forward in connection with the ongoing investigation of Lucien W. Jacob, also known as “Billy Jacob,” “Little B Jacob,” or “Lou Jacob.” Standing with leaders from the Kenner Police Department, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), […]

Protesters Rally at Port of New Orleans to Demand End to Partnership with Israeli Port

October 22, 2025

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 […]

NO KINGS 2.0 Rally Planned for October 18th at Lafitte Greenway

October 17, 2025

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 […]

City Council Candidate Changes Her Race at Qualifying

October 11, 2025

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 […]

Democracy in the Age of the Algorithm: How Social Media Shapes the Future of Truth and Politics

October 9, 2025

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 […]

DNA Evidence Leads to Conviction in 2022 Tulane Student Sexual Assault

October 3, 2025

Criminal Justice

A New Orleans man has pled guilty to the 2022 sexual assault and kidnapping of a Tulane University student, a case solved through swift police collaboration and decisive forensic breakthroughs. On Monday, September 29, 2025, Minh R. Nguyen appeared in Section L of Criminal District Court before Judge Angel Harris and pled guilty to two […]

“No Trump, No Troops!” Emergency Rally Rejects Landry’s Request for 1,000 National Guard in Louisiana, Calls for Local Politicians to Resist Undemocratic Attacks

September 30, 2025

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 […]

New Orleans City Council Approves Healthy Workplace Program in Unanimous Vote

September 30, 2025

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 […]

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