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…
New Orleans Is Cutting the Shelter It Says Work
TL;DR To close a roughly $100 million gap, the 2027 budget cuts the Health Department by about a third. Much of that savings could come from closing the low-barrier shelter…
The Vanishing Black Male: We Read the Reports. Where Is the Movement?
TL;DR Years ago, former Councilman Oliver Thomas wrote about the vanishing Black family. He now says he missed the bigger warning: the vanishing Black male. The research has been sitting…
Write Your Own Will in Louisiana: No Lawyer Required to Start
Yes, You Can Write Your Own Will (No Lawyer or Notary Required to Start) A lot of us put off writing a will for years because we assume it means…
Happy Wednesday, Beloved: Let’s Talk About the Mammogram You’ve Been Putting Off
TL;DR If you’re 40 or older, you’re due for a mammogram every two years, and most insurance covers it at no cost. If you don’t have insurance, Louisiana has a…
How to Talk to AI And Make It Work for You
How to Talk to AI: Prompting Basics for Beginners-Maelinda Turner LCSW, MDiv The biggest reason people bounce off AI tools after one try isn’t that the technology failed them; it’s…