Donald Trump has dubbed it “one big beautiful bill.” But for many in Louisiana—and across the country—it looks more like a blueprint for deepening inequality. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) offers a sobering analysis of the Republican tax-and-spending proposal. The findings bluntly show America’s poorest households stand to lose the most, […]
Although there is no evidence directly tying Pope Leo XIV—formerly Robert Prevost—to acts of abuse, his record as an administrator places him at the center of a pattern survivors say is all too familiar: cases of clergy sexual abuse mishandled, minimized, or allowed to languish in secrecy under his watch. These patterns are not unique […]
Blame Walmart and Amazon for Higher Food Prices There’s no doubt that the costs of everything at the grocery store – from meat, fresh fruit and vegetables to butter milk, eggs and even soft drinks – have risen significantly since the pandemic began. The ability for farmers and other manufacturers to produce all these products […]
HB 492 will open a "window to justice" giving survivors of childhood sexual assault more time to report their abuse. The bill advanced in the Louisiana Senate, and was sent to the Louisiana House. If the bill passes, it will head to Governor John Bel Edwards' desk for his signature. Previously, victims of childhood sex […]
Hundreds of clergy sexual abuse survivors, who had filed claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans after it declared bankruptcy, were surprised to receive letters from the church's lawyers last month. The letters included personal information, like the full names and addresses of the survivors, and three "requests", which the letter stressed required no action […]
On May 1, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. Since filing, the archdiocese has not been entirely honest about the real reason that they declared bankruptcy. When asked for a statement on why they declared bankruptcy, a spokeswoman for the archdiocese forwarded along a press release and informational booklet, commenting […]
In June 2020, Kevin Bourgeois was shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated holding a sign that said, "Aymond must go!" The sign referenced New Orleans Archbishop Aymond, whom Bourgeois condemned for turning a blind eye to sexual abuse allegations against clergy members, including his own. Bourgeois was molested in the 1980s by a priest […]
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond recently announced that he was committing to restructuring how the Archdiocese of New Orleans handles sexual assault claims. One of his first moves was deciding to appoint a sexual abuse survivor to the Independent Review Board, which is a group of lay professionals who review abuse allegations, determine their […]
According to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 15 percent of Louisianans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) don't receive benefits.
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