The U.S. Supreme Court is once again positioned to decide the future of Black political power in Louisiana. This time, the case—Louisiana v. Callais—centers on whether a congressional district map, drawn under court order to comply with the Voting Rights Act (VRA), should be struck down as unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court is once […]
As the City Council’s leading advocate on the quest for more affordable housing, District B Councilmember Lesli Harris has a lot at stake in the November 5 Election. Harris is heading up the effort to pass the New Orleans Housing Trust Fund – a long needed addition to the City Charter that would annually dedicate […]
Although Republicans won a few elections, their divisive style and overuse of lies and untruths was a turnoff to millions of voters.
Louisiana congressional candidate Katie Darling released a new campaign ad this week attacking Louisiana's near-total abortion ban. The ad contains footage of Darling giving birth - and has made headlines across the nation.
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise continued peddling what has become known as "The Big Lie" on Sunday when he refused to admit that the 2020 election wasn't "stolen" from former president Trump.
This week, in honor of the electoral battle for the House of Representatives, Big Easy Magazine took a look at the Congressional race for Louisiana’s First District.
This month, we have an interview with Democratic congressional candidate Tammy Savoie. I chat with her about the personality she carries, the ideas she has and her overall spirit for this state and country.
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