TL;DR Black voters are casting nearly a third of Louisiana’s early ballots, far more than in 2022, and anger over the Callais ruling is a big part of it. Julia…
Louisiana Has Money to Replace Lead Pipes. Why Is the State Constitution Standing in the Way?
TL;DR On Nov. 3, Louisiana voters decide Amendment 7. It would let local governments spend public money to find and replace hazardous water service lines on private property. New Orleans…
Billions Are Coming to Louisiana for AI. Will Local Communities Share in the Wealth?
TL;DR Louisiana is attracting unprecedented investment in AI infrastructure, led by Meta’s expansion of its Richland Parish campus to more than $50 billion. The project promises construction jobs, permanent employment…
If You Can’t Win Elections Fair and Square, Cheat
TL;DR Louisiana voting rights have been under attack since Reconstruction. In 1876, the U.S. Senate refused to seat P.B.S. Pinchback. This year, lawmakers abolished the office Calvin Duncan won, and…
The City Charter Change on the Ballot That Nobody Is Talking About: Don’t Skip This Key Vote
TL;DR All you hear about this election is Louisiana’s ten statewide amendments. Hardly anyone is talking about the city charter change sitting below them on every New Orleans ballot. It…
10 Amendments on Your Louisiana Ballot: What a Yes or No Vote Means
TL;DR On Nov. 3, every Louisiana voter will see 10 proposed changes to the state constitution. Five of them deal with property taxes. The rest cover bail, how long a…
Give Gov. Landry Credit for the S&WB Money. Now Let’s Finish the Job
TL;DR Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration cleared $7.5 million in state bond money for Sewerage and Water Board drinking water projects on Oct. 15. After a tense summer between Baton Rouge…
Building Better Justice: Why Judicial Independence Isn’t Optional
Building Better Justice Why Judicial Independence Isn’t Optional Fear Walks Into the Courtroom Fear doesn’t stay in a judge’s head. It walks into the courtroom with him or her. I’ve…
Our Daughters Can’t Wait Until 40 to Talk About Breast Cancer
TL;DR Last week we talked about the mammogram you’ve been putting off. This week is for our daughters, nieces and goddaughters. Radiologists now say every woman, and Black women in…
You Can Make Luck Happen: The Psychology Behind Success
The open-minded enjoy luck 运气 for a reason. by THE BASICS Key points When we stay open to life’s potential, we may experience luck 运气. Luck can be useful in…