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…
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.…
When Right Is Right: Jeff Landry’s SNAP Move Deserves Credit
Common Ground in an Unlikely Place I don’t often find myself agreeing with Governor Jeff Landry. Our views sit on opposite ends of Louisiana’s political spectrum. Yet, even political opposites…
Rep. Carter Statement on USDA’s SNAP Retailer Directive
PRESS CONTACT Sara Severens, (202) 819-6372 Sara.Severens@mail.house.gov Rep. Carter Statement on USDA’s SNAP Retailer Directive NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:…
The City Council’s Distraction Has Pushed New Orleans to the Brink
Warnings Ignored In January 2025, the Cantrell administration formally warned the City Council that New Orleans was facing a “critical juncture.” Then Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño and Finance Director…
New Orleans on the Brink: How Political Theater Let a Fiscal Crisis Explode
The City Council Looked Away New Orleans may be days from losing control of its finances. The council has called in the Legislative Auditor, the mayor requested a $125 million…
Louisiana’s Special Session Is About Power, Not Paperwork
When a governor calls a special session, it usually sounds like routine business. A date change here, a policy fix there. But not this time. The special session happening right…
The New Literacy: Why Black America Can’t Sit Out the AI Revolution
AI Is Here to Stay — Don’t Get Left Behind AI basics, artificial intelligence, Black America, technology literacy, learning AI, democratization of knowledge Let’s Be Real About AI Artificial intelligence…
No Time for a Honeymoon: Helena Moreno Faces New Orleans’ Hard Math
Budget • Services • Leadership Helena Moreno ran a great campaign. Voters responded. Now the real work begins. Reserves are thin. Storm risk remains high. Therefore, every dollar matters. State…
Supreme Court Could Silence Black Voters in Louisiana
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how Black people are represented in Louisiana for generations. At issue is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the…