A Power Grab Disguised as Reform The New Orleans City Council, led by Council President JP Morrell, has launched a Trumpian-style power grab to weaken Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Morrell has…
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City Council President’s Garbage Fight Is Trash
Power Grab in City Hall City Council President J.P. Morrell is leading an effort to strip power from Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He wants authority over contracts, spending, hiring, and travel.…
Does Historic Preservation Matter on Bourbon Street?
City Council Vote Is Thursday By Nathan Chapman President, Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates (VCPORA) If I ask you to picture New Orleans’ French Quarter (known formally as…
Why You Don’t Know Ibrahim Traoré—And Why That’s About to Change
A Rising Power America’s Media Isn’t Talking About Most Americans have never heard of Ibrahim Traoré. That’s not surprising. Our media often ignores powerful Black figures unless they’re athletes,…
Governor Landry’s Dream Is the State’s Nightmare
By Kenneth Cooper A Disturbing Vision for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has a dream. In it, cell blocks overflow with kids serving maximum sentences in state prisons. Preferably, those kids…
From Deep in the Cuckoo’s Nest:
Trump Changed the Name of the Gulf of Mexico Seeing Louisiana’s nonprofits, corporations, and state agencies fall into Trump’s cuckoo’s nest of racial hatred is disheartening. Trump’s decision to rename…
The Last Stand for Black-Owned Businesses Is in Blue Cities
The Federal Government Is Rolling Back DEI. Who Will Stand Up Now? Across America, the DEI rug is being pulled out from under our feet. Diversity, equity, and inclusion—once seen…
Ray Dalio’s Chilling Warning: What He Really Meant, Explained Simply
Ray Dalio Warning 2025: Is America About to Fall? By Malik Vale On Meet the Press, billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio sounded the alarm—and few seemed to fully understand…
Louisiana Legislative Session 2025: New Orleans Lawmakers Play Key Role
What to Know About the 2025 Louisiana Fiscal Session: New Orleans Lawmakers Show Up On Monday, the Louisiana Legislature reconvenes in Baton Rouge. As usual, the Capitol will buzz with…
Is the State Eyeing Control Over the French Quarter?
The French Quarter: A Local Treasure with Statewide Impact The French Quarter stands as the heart of New Orleans—a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and commerce. Its allure draws millions…