No matter where you stand on the Richard’s Disposal and Henry Consulting dispute, one thing is clear: a dangerous precedent is being set. The New Orleans City Council’s interference, led…
Category: Politics
Will New Orleans Lose Black Political Power Too?
Lessons from Baton Rouge and Beyond Let’s talk about dinosaurs. You remember them, right? Those ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth. For millions of years they reigned supreme and…
Louisiana Tax Cuts: A Facade That Actually Increases Costs
Louisiana’s recent income tax cuts, championed during the special legislative session, are being touted as a win for taxpayers. Politicians claim these changes put money back in people’s pockets, but…
Louisiana Legislature Delivers Tax Burdens to the People
Louisiana’s tax system has long burdened its working-class citizens, but recent legislative actions have made it even worse. The state just concluded a special legislative session on taxes. Instead of…
Why Your Vote on Louisiana’s Amendments Matters Now
As Louisiana voters have many options this weekend, going to vote is probably not high on people’s to do lists. In general, it’s easy to overlook an election with four…
Political Interference in New Orleans: A Cautionary Tale
New Orleans is a city that thrives on its local flavor—its culture, its people, and its businesses. However, in a market as small and interconnected as ours, local business disputes…
The Dangerous Double Standard: When Black People Parade in Second Lines
Our reactions to tragedy reveal more about societal biases than the events themselves. Two weeks ago, a mass shooting at a second line ignited a storm of public outrage. City…
Is Gov. Landry Holding Our Teachers Hostage?
Louisiana Teachers Deserve Better Yes, I know Louisiana ranks 46th in teacher pay. Yes, I know the state pays teachers $5,000 less than the estimated living wage. And yes, despite…
The Second Line Struggle: How New Orleans Criminalized Its Greatest Cultural Treasure
New Orleans, known for jazz and vibrant culture, owes much of its identity to the African American community. Yet, the city’s treatment of second lines—their most home grown iconic cultural…
Understanding Louisiana’s 2024 Constitutional Amendments: What Voters Need to Know
Here we go again, Louisiana. Another election day, another round of constitutional amendments to vote on. Make no mistake—this isn’t going away anytime soon. Some of these changes are necessary…