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At New Orleans’ Fiscal Crossroads, Aimee McCarron and Holly Friedman Offer Diverging Paths

October 29, 2025

Editor’s note: The article previously indicated that only Holly Friedman earned the endorsement from United Teachers of New Orleans. The article has been updated to reflect both candidates were endorsed by UTNO. The Greater AFL-CIO has also endorsed both candidates.  A Race Bigger Than One District The runoff for New Orleans City Council District A […]

“Outsourced and Overcharged: How Consultants Quietly Took Over New Orleans City Hall”

June 29, 2025

The potholes are still there, and garbage pickup is spotty. The Sewerage and Water Board can’t keep the power on during a rainstorm. And yet, New Orleans keeps signing checks—big ones. While city workers and departments struggle with understaffing and outdated equipment, tens of millions of dollars flow to private consultants each year. Whether it’s […]

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