We will not stand by. We will not give in. And we are fighting back—hard—against the unconstitutional, illegal, and dangerous actions of Donald Trump and his unelected billionaire co-conspirator, Elon…
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Nationwide Worker Walkout Looms Amid Federal Firings
By Pat Bryant Union Leaders Consider a General Strike Union leaders and progressives are calling for a general strike after mass firings and changes in the federal workforce. This rarely…
Oliver Thomas: A Champion for New Orleans East
By Bryant Honore, III Transforming New Orleans East Through Action New Orleans East has long struggled with illegal dumping, blighted properties, and a lack of investment. Councilmember Oliver Thomas is…
Make Your Own King Cake
King Cake Anyone? By Kara Johnson Making Your Own King Cake A New Family Tradition Turning baking a king cake into a fun family activity is a wonderful way to…
Congressman Troy Carter Issues Strong Statement on the Budget
America Is Not a Billionaire’s Playground – I Will Not Support a Budget That Hurts the People As the federal budget debate unfolds in Washington, let me be clear: I…
Open Letter to Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the City Council of New Orleans
February 23, 2025 The 2025 Black History Month (BHM) theme is “African Americans and Labor.” It is impossible to honor this theme without acknowledging the tremendous labors of the Black…
The Next French Riviera? Trump’s Gaza Proposal Is an Insult, Not a Solution
By Congressman Troy Carter The next French Riviera? Really? What about the people of Gaza? What about a two-state solution? What about decency? What about humanity? Donald Trump’s suggestion that…
Ensuring we all feel safe and are stably employed
by Arthur Hunter, Jr. Ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took down the World Trade towers in New York, cities been more aware that these tragedies can happen anywhere.…
New Orleans, Race, and Media Bias
By Theo Lamont The tragic terror attack in New Orleans not only claimed lives but exposed deep flaws in our city’s preparation, response, and societal dynamics. It revealed systemic failures…
How Your Blood Sugar Levels Cause Food Cravings
by Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. Metabolic biology meets food psychology. Key points For tens of millions of Americans, food cravings are a frequent or even daily experience. Defined as “an intense…