The Democratic Party should not be losing ground with young voters, working-class Americans, independents, and even parts of its own base. On paper, many Democratic policies remain broadly popular. Support for abortion rights remains strong nationally. Most Americans support protecting Social Security and Medicare. Many favor stronger labor protections, lower prescription drug costs, and higher […]
Canada’s cold climate is a far cry from the humid heat of New Orleans, and the weather isn’t the only thing separating the Great White North from one of the USA’s southernmost cities. The food, the fashion, the culture, the vibe; they’re all quite different. What’s shared is a love of sports, and this is […]
On paper, Louisiana Republicans delivered a decisive message Tuesday night. The MAGA wing of the party successfully pushed incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy out of contention, proving once again that Donald Trump still exerts enormous influence over Republican primaries in deep-red states. For years, Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump after January 6 made him politically radioactive […]
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana ruling does more than threaten one majority-Black district. It gives states a new roadmap for weakening Black political power while claiming they are only playing partisan politics. The Supreme Court’s Louisiana ruling opened a door that mapmakers across the country may now try to walk through. The decision weakens Black voting […]
Sixty years ago, Americans marched, bled, and died for the right to vote. Many of them were from Louisiana — from the parishes, the wards, the small towns where Black voters were turned away, threatened, and worse. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was the result of their sacrifice — a promise that your race […]
For decades, Republicans positioned themselves as the adults in the room when it came to fiscal policy. They warned about runaway spending, ballooning deficits, and the long-term dangers of passing debt onto future generations. That message became part of the party’s identity, so much so that “fiscal conservatism”, was a brand. That brand still exists […]
New Orleans talks constantly about supporting small businesses. Politicians praise entrepreneurs in speeches, economic development officials highlight local innovation, and city leaders regularly describe neighborhood businesses as the backbone of the local economy. But buried deep in Louisiana’s tax structure is a policy that quietly does the opposite. We tax the tools small businesses need […]
New Orleans, widely known as the Crescent City, is a place where culture, creativity, and resilience intersect. Famous for its music, festivals, cuisine, and nightlife, the city has always embraced enjoyment as a way of life. At the same time, New Orleans faces real environmental challenges, including coastal erosion, flooding risks, rising temperatures, and infrastructure […]
Education debt says a lot about the kind of country we choose to be. And it says just as much about how we treat states like Louisiana. Under President Joe Biden, student loan debt has been treated as a national challenge that demands fairness and reform. His administration expanded loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment because […]
Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste, a longtime New Orleans community organizer and grassroots leader, is once again rallying neighbors, volunteers, and donors for a heart-centered Holiday Drive taking place on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The event will be held at 2252 New Orleans Street at 2:00 p.m., where Batiste and his team will come […]
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