New Orleans saw a stunning political reversal and the very embodiment of strange political bedfellows. Liberal New Orleans DA Jason Willimas and ultra conservative Governor Elect Jeff Landry announced a…
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Strange Bedfellows in NOLA
Why Are Jason Williams And Jeff Landry Newfound Bedfellows? Has anybody seen Jason? Williams that is. You know, the guy known as in the New Orleans D.A. Yes, like you,…
Why Don’t Black People Vote
Black people don’t be about voting. Yeah, I know, that’s a statement covered in blankets. But the numbers don’t lie, at least here in Louisiana. Pick a parish and peep…
Louisiana is a Really Red State Now
Republicans secured full control of Louisiana. But the latest election makes the new state government extreme. These are not moderates that got elected. Term limited governor John Bel Edwards mandatory…
The Republican Takeover Has Begun
Well, that was anticlimactic. The votes went as expected. Republicans destroyed Democrats in the state-wide runoffs. Three of the four amendments passed. And most people decided they had better things…
City Council Must Implement Priority Based Budgeting
Different city departments are visiting the city council these days. Each one goes up and explains why they need a budget increase over last year. The mayor says many departments…
District Attorney Schools City Council
DA Schools City Council, Court on Gwen’s Law Hearings Hurdles By David Soublet, Sr. Ever attended or tuned in to the New Orleans Proposed Budget Hearings? It’s when all city…
The People of New Orleans Are the Difference
Our people are our competitive advantage As places go, New Orleans is as unique as any city there is. While some places may tout their economic prosperity, corporate presence and…
Red States Wage War on Blue Cities
From our friends at DemocracyDocket.com By Jessica Pishko Among the many troublesome anti-democratic bills that advanced through the Texas Legislature this session was House Bill 17, which went into effect…
Gov Elect Jeff Landry Makes Power Moves
Gov Elect Landry Ain’t Playing Around Breaking news. Jeff Landry pulled off his first power move. The media is humdrum about it. People go about their daily business. Gasps lack…