New Orleans Moves Towards Phase One Reopening
May 11, 2020
On May 11, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that according to the data, New Orleans is ready to move to a Phase One reopening on May 16.
Tag: COVID-19
City Council Unanimously Urges Eviction Courts to Stay Closed Through August 24
May 8, 2020
Yesterday, on May 7, the New Orleans City Council secured a major victory for tenants’ rights and housing justice during the coronavirus pandemic. While the resolution carries no actual authority, it was groundbreaking in its own right. The resolution officially urges the City Courts of New Orleans to suspend all residential evictions through August 24, […]
“Trucks don’t roll. We are not moving.” Gentilly Sanitation Workers Announce Strike
May 5, 2020
“Trucks don’t roll. We are not moving,” Gregory Woods, a sanitation worker, told WDSU today, as local sanitation workers announced a strike. In the early morning of May 5, these sanitation workers, known as “hoppers,” lined up in front of the Metro Service Group (“Metro Disposal”) disposal facility on Old Gentilly Road, picketing their workplace. […]
“The people of Louisiana are responding”- Gov. John Bel Edwards
May 4, 2020
Today Governor John Bel Edwards updated the state about the progress being made in its COVID-19 response. The state is currently reporting 333 new cases of a virus in Louisiana for a total of 29,673 since the onset of the pandemic. In addition, Governor Edwards stated “sadly today we’re reporting new deaths —22 of them—for […]
Long Lines as Georgia and Nike Seem Unconcerned about Covid-19
May 3, 2020
How concerned are Georgians about the Coronavirus? Based on one mall in Atlanta, the answer would appear to be not at all. Outside a Jimmy Jazz shoe store at Greenbriar Mall stood a large gathering of people. While mostly wearing masks, they seemed to have no interest in any form of social distancing. After all, the […]
Far Right Former Senator Faces Criticism Again, Calling on COVID Positive Rep. James to Resign
May 3, 2020
Even in retirement, former State Senator Conrad Appel continues to find ways to put his foot in his mouth. Senator Appel (R-Metairie) made headlines last year for suggesting that African Americans’ “blind support” of the Democratic Party goes against their interests. According to the former Metairie Senator, voting for Democrats would ensure that “other non-white […]
BREAKING: Governor Edwards Discusses April 29 Meeting with Trump, Fauci, Pence
April 30, 2020
Today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards discussed his April 29, 2020 meeting with President Donald Trump. Governor Edwards also touted his Washington, D.C. meeting with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Jared Kushner, and Vice President Mike Pence, as part as his efforts to bring relief to Louisiana amidst the COVID-19 crisis. “They were watching Louisiana much […]
US Politics News: Return to Normalcy Schedule
April 29, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic ramps up across United States it’s easy to forget that it’s an election year. On Tuesday, November 3, the nation is expected to cast votes for the next president and, while the 2020 Elections may be several months away, the severe implications of the coronavirus pandemic that has turned life upside […]
Mayor Prohibits Outdoor Dining at New Orleans Restaurants Despite Governor’s Change to State Mandate
April 28, 2020
Mayor Latoya Cantrell has stated that the city of New Orleans will still have restrictions that the governor has approved for the rest of the state beginning Friday, May 1, 2020. While Governor Edwards announced that the stay home mandate will be extended until May 15, the same day as Mayor Cantrell’s city-wide mandate, he […]
Happy Raptor Distilling Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
April 22, 2020
New Orleans’ newest distillery is prioritizing community outreach efforts through production of hand sanitizer, donations, and resources NEW ORLEANS (Tuesday, April 21, 2020) —Happy Raptor Distilling, LLC has joined the ranks of local distilleries to produce hand sanitizer and provide essential services to our community in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Opening its doors […]
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