Senator Cassidy, You Can Get Up Off Your Knees Now
You Played Both Sides—Now You’re Nobody’s Candidate Hey, Bill Cassidy. You hear that sound? No, that’s not the cold front blowing in. Rather, it’s the door knob, coming to hit…
Federal Immigration Shootings in Minnesota Mark a Dangerous Escalation
By Langston Price Let’s be clear about what’s happening in Minneapolis. Federal immigration agents have shot and killed multiple residents. This happened during enforcement operations over the past several weeks.…
Why Smart People Are Losing Power Over Trump—And How to Get It Back
Let’s clear something up before the noise takes over. American politics has entered an era where emotion moves faster than analysis. And that’s a problem. Almost every day, I hear…
When the World Feels Unstable, Discernment Becomes a Survival Skill
By Miles Carter Moments of national tension have a way of pulling people into constant reaction. Right now, many Black Americans are watching disturbing images circulate daily. Immigration enforcement. Public…
The Skill Most People Never Learn — and Why It Quietly Determines Your Success
Most people believe success comes from intelligence, talent, or hard work. Those things matter.However, they are not decisive. The skill that quietly determines whether people thrive or stall is emotional…
Shooting Inside Historic Dooky Chase Restaurant Shocks New Orleans Ahead of MLK Day
A shooting occurred inside Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans last week, shocking the city and violating one of the most historically significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement just…
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matters More Than Ever in This Moment
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a symbolic holiday. It is not a simple break in the calendar. Instead, it serves as a test of national memory. Today, that…
The Fix-It Box: Helena Moreno’s Mandate—and Her Dilemma
Helena Moreno didn’t run to be a visionary mayor.She ran to be a competent one. That distinction matters. It defines both her greatest strength and her biggest constraint. Moreno steps…
What Is Imagination?
by Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. Imagination enables one to look beyond the world as it is. This is how. Key points Imagination is a deeply human tendency. We spend a significant…
Let’s Be Honest About LaToya Cantrell’s Legacy for Black New Orleans
We Must Keep It Real About Mayor Cantrell’s Legacy If you are reading this, you may be suffering from Teedy Derangement Defense Syndrome. It’s a terrible affliction affecting too many…