How Racism and ICE Raids Broke the New Orleans Workforce
ICE, Labor, and the Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves: How Racism Broke the Workforce and Why These Raids Won’t Fix a Thing SEO Title: Focus Keyphrase: ICE raids and New…
ICE ICE BABY: New Orleans Braces for a Coordinated ICE Sweep
Masked men are coming to relieve the city of Hispanics. The plan is to kidnap them while they’re doing suspicious things like gardening. Once in custody, they’ll be deported to…
Why Microaggressions Distort Everyday Connection for Black Americans
The Missing Layer in the Science of Connection Researchers say brief interactions with strangers boost mood and reduce loneliness. They argue that casual exchanges help build trust and community. That…
The Power of Passing Encounters: Why Strangers Matter for Wellbeing
Rethinking loneliness through the science of community trust. by Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.D. Key points By Gabrielle Skrekovski and Kelly-Ann Allen The silence of a small café is broken by the…
New Orleans Demanded a Reset — Now the New Government Must Deliver
New Orleanians spoke clearly this election cycle. They refused slow improvements or small adjustments. Instead, they demanded a full reset. Voters opened the runway, changed the rules, elected new leaders,…
Venezuela, Oil, and New Orleans: The Crisis New Orleans Pretends Isn’t Coming
The United States is bombing Venezuelan boats and tightening pressure on Nicolás Maduro. It calls the mission a “narco-terror” operation, but the real driver is oil. Venezuela holds the world’s…
If You Never Fight, Someone Is Hiding
A lack of conflict can be a red flag in a relationship. by John Kim LMFT Key points There are a lot of people who say, “Our relationship’s perfect. We…
Taking the Bull by the Horns: Helena Moreno Steps Up to Steady New Orleans
There’s a new tone at City Hall.Helena Moreno isn’t waiting to be sworn in to start leading. While still Mayor-elect, she has already become the de facto leader of New…
The Mystery Of The Budget Deficit, Who’s To Blame? What’s The Cause?
We take a look at all the ummm, let’s start by calling them persons of interest. Suspect #1 Former CAO Gilbert Montaño Gilbert Montaño farted and left the room. That’s…
Bonds, Power Plays, and the Future of New Orleans: What’s Really On the Ballot
New Orleans voters face five major items on the ballot. They deal with housing, infrastructure, drainage, and the distribution of power inside City Hall. None of these proposals are symbolic.…