Louisiana has faced significant economic challenges since Governor Jeff Landry took office. The state’s economy has been on a downward trajectory, and the deteriorating insurance market under his administration has exacerbated the housing crisis, making homes unaffordable for many and threatening family stability. Given the challenges the state is facing with the homeowner’s insurance industry, […]
In presidential politics, Georgia and Louisiana stand as strikingly different examples of how states with significant Black populations can follow divergent paths. Political pundits sometimes argue that Louisiana, like Georgia, could become a battleground state. However, this comparison oversimplifies the complex web of factors and nuances influencing voter turnout and political alignment. Georgia: The Evolving […]
Be sure to check your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs for maximum accuracy! Aries: Mercury has entered your 6th house of productivity as it moves through the sign of Virgo! Take advantage of this boost in motivation this week- because on Sunday, Mercury will station retrograde until August 28th. Set yourself up for success by […]
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 […]
??? In recent years, concerns have been mounting over the potential for foreign interference in the democratic processes of nations. The United States, with its global influence and contentious politics, is a prime target for such activities. As another presidential election cycle approaches, questions arise about whether China is using popular social media platforms like […]
Christmas in New Orleans, a city affectionately known as the Big Easy, is steeped in rich history and vibrant tradition. Celebrated with much fanfare, it reflects the diverse culture and religion that have shaped this iconic Louisiana city over centuries. From its earliest days, New Orleans has been a melting pot of cultures—French, Spanish, African, […]
 According to Facebook and Instagram posts from NOLA Ready as of 20 minutes ago at approximately 12:50 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department is responding to a fire at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome. The post urges residents to avoid the area near the dome. There are no additional details including what caused the […]
Resilient, /r??zily?nt/, adjective 1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. The word resilient is one that has been oft-used to describe those of us in Louisiana who survived Hurricane Katrina. A description one finds in media spectacles, political assurances, and academic studies. However, this notion of resiliency […]
The voices of voters in LouisianaÂ’s second congressional district rang out loud and clear in this low turnout election. They preferred the moderate Troy Carter, who openly embraced working across party lines, rather than the liberal firebrand Karen Carter Peterson, who positioned herself as an unapologetic progressive and advocated for the leftÂ’s signature policies. According […]
It has been an honor and a privilege to have been able to meet with two amazing candidates and state senators in the race for LouisianaÂ’s second congressional district. I am humbled that each of these candidates took time to speak with me and Big Easy Magazine. There is no doubt in my mind that […]
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