Congressman Troy Carter is sounding the alarm over a large-scale federal operation that he says would place New Orleans and surrounding parishes under an unnecessary and dangerous show of force. In a statement delivered during a shadow hearing in Washington on Thursday, Carter warned that the planned deployment of up to 250 Border Patrol agents […]
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 […]
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 […]
While new tariffs cloud the national outlook, New Orleans is projected to see slow economic growth. The White House in the U.S. rolled out a 10% across-the-board import tariff starting April 5, then tightened and tweaked the rules on July 31. For a trade-heavy port like New Orleans, that’s a big deal. People and […]
On Saturday, June 14, more than 1,500 New Orleanians are expected to fill the streets of the Marigny in a bold and satirical display of protest against Donald Trump’s $100 million military birthday parade taking place in Washington, D.C. The local demonstration, known as the NO KINGS Day Protest Parade, is part of a massive, […]
The FY 2026 budget proposed by the Trump administration could spell disaster for those employed at the Michoud Assembly Facility. The budget includes cutting 25% from NASA’s budget and phasing out the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, both of which are constructed at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans. “The Budget […]
In 2024, Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency, and the Trump 2024 win impact was felt nationwide as he capitalized on voters’ anxieties about economic instability, rapid social change, distrust in the political establishment, and concerns over border security. While Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers as the first Black woman on a major ticket, her […]
Ironically, many Trump supporters and some in the media have hailed former President Donald Trump as a hero following a near-fatal incident he faced where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. This characterization is quite extraordinary, particularly among those who remember Trump’s history and public remarks, and considering Trump’s persistent cowardly […]
In the wake of Joe Biden’s deeply troubling debate performance last night, it is time to consider an unthinkable but necessary action: President Biden should step down to prevent Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House and further dismantling our democratic institutions. Let’s be clear—Trump’s performance was riddled with lies and exaggerations. However, this election […]
New York, January 12, 2021 … Following the seditious riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Americans are highly concerned about violent extremism, according to a survey taken after the events released today by ADL (Anti-Defamation League) that evaluated perceptions of the threats facing the country. “Most Americans now see the direct connection between the dangerous rhetoric from President […]
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