By STEVIE WONDERS U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid. Or maybe he thinks we’re blind. Or maybe he’s power-hungry. Like most people watching the events of Jan. 6,…
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“Buyer Beware”: How Political Campaign Ads Persuade Us
by Roy Eidelson Successful persuasion frequently follows either of two very different paths. KEY POINTS Some forms of persuasion rely on logical arguments while others effectively tap into emotions, making…
Racial Justice vs. Status Quo Bias
by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
How to Fix the Murder Crisis
by Arthur Hunter Recently the Wall Street Journal printed a headline stating, “New Orleans Has America’s No.1 Murder Rate. ‘We’re in a Crisis”.A headline that not only affects our hospitality…
Our Look at the Constitutional Amendments
It’s election time. Early voting starts Every time there are amendments on the ballot, we break them down for you. This time there are eight amendments plus if you live…
To Live Longer, Most of Us Will Need to Exercise This Much More
Christopher Bergland … and the essential difference between moderate and vigorous workouts. KEY POINTS Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes/week of moderate physical activity (MPA) or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical…
A Who Dat Quarterback Controversy?
Who dat say the Sainst got a quarterback controversy Excerpt: But black people need not worry. The NFL has long since ceased discriminating against black quarterbacks. That’s child’s play. In…
MAGA REPUBLICANS & WHITE NATIONALISTS
21ST CENTURY’S WHITE CITIZEN COUNCILS Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Texas Governor Greg Abbot, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey are in the eye of a storm of criticism for tricking…
This Week In As The Teedy Turns
This is getting popcorn worthy, like extra butter popcorn worthy. In the latest episode of As The Teedy Turns, the mayor struck back. Not Darth Vader chopping off Luke Skywalker’s…
Fats Domino Street Renaming Celebration
WHAT: Fats Domino Street Renaming EventWHERE: 2500 Fats Domino Ave Oliver Bush Park WHEN: Saturday October 15 11-5 PM Contact: Rev Willie Calhoun (504) 606-2603 Entertainment Includes: …