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…
Category: Politics
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…
Trump’s Change Message Earned Victory Over Harris
In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump won with stunning ease over Kamala Harris. Despite pre-election polls indicating a tight race, Trump won all the pivotal swing states and secured…
Gov Landry + Mayor Cantrell = Donald Trump
Statement Somehow I don’t remember Governor Landry clearing out homeless encampments for the Essence Festival like he did for Taylor Swift. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I just missed it.…
Governor Jeff Landry’s New Orleans Strategy: Power Moves or Overreach?
Governor Jeff Landry has stepped up his influence in New Orleans. As a conservative Republican governor acting unilaterally within the boundaries of a predominantly Democratic city, his approach raises questions.…
Come Get Y’all Mayor Before She Hurts Herself
And this week on As The Teedy Turns, we have a new chapter: a denied court case, or rather, a denied attempt at dodging one. Mayor Cantrell, or as we…
Disparity Plagued and Not Voting for Kamala: The Democratic Party’s Misstep with Black Men
The Democratic Party has long relied on African American voters to win elections, with Black women standing as some of their most loyal supporters. However, there is an increasingly noticeable…
New Orleans Ballot Options Explained
In this election, Louisiana voters will weigh in on one important constitutional amendment and two proposed changes to city charters. These decisions affect how our state and local government use…
The NOPD Response to Hurricane Katrina: Chief Warren Riley’s Perspective
By David Soublet, Sr Reflecting on the Past Storms The devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in neighboring states may remind us of our losses in Hurricane Katrina. We still…
The Importance of Voting in the Presidential Election
As the presidential election nears, the call to vote grows louder. However, some still question if their vote matters. Voting is the most direct way for citizens to have their…