“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 […]


Trump Budget Spells Disaster for New Orleans Space Campus

May 6, 2025

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 […]


A Divided America: Trump’s 2024 Win Exposes Economic Angst, Cultural Divisions, and Political Frustration

November 6, 2024

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 […]


The Paradox of Calling Trump a Hero After Surviving Assassination Attempt

July 15, 2024

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 […]


Opinion: Why Joe Biden Should Step Aside for the Sake of Democracy

June 28, 2024

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 […]


Three Quarters of Americans are Concerned About Violent Domestic Extremism

January 12, 2021

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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