Jeff Landry’s Grip on New Orleans: Help or Hostile Takeover?
Gov. Jeff Landry just finished his first regular legislative session—and New Orleans has questions. Some see a pattern of overreach. Others see smart policy. But either way, the bills he…
New Orleans Sheriff’s Race 2025: Still a Fight to Win
They’re calling her a dead woman walking. After the dramatic jailbreak, Sheriff Susan Hutson was dragged across the media landscape. The public saw failure, and many declared her political career…
The Alliance of Sahel States Is Africa’s Boldest Move Yet
Something powerful is happening in West Africa. Three nations—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—are reshaping the continent’s political future. These countries, fed up with outside control, have officially formed the Alliance…
Ibrahim Traoré Is Rising: Why the World Should Pay Attention to Africa’s Boldest New Leader
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 37-year-old president of Burkina Faso, is not just Africa’s youngest leader—he’s becoming one of its most important. As global attention centers on the wars in Ukraine,…
Louisiana’s New Bill Makes Homelessness a Crime — Here’s What That Really Means
Dear Unhoused, Our Bad We owe you an apology. We know we were acting bad when Taylor Swift came around. In retrospect, some of our actions toward you could be…
Let’s Stop the Silly Talk About the Mayor’s Travel
Why Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Travel Isn’t the Real Issue—And the Criticism is Getting Ridiculous Let’s get this out of the way first: if you don’t want LaToya Cantrell to be…
Black leadership matters! Now more than ever
How Strong Black Leadership Transforms Cities: Business, Housing, and Safer Communities America doesn’t like to admit it, but we all know it: when Black leadership is excellent, entire cities rise.…
In Louisiana, the Insurance Is Too Damn High
Auto insurance in Louisiana is outrageous. It’s been called many things—sky-high, expensive, unaffordable—with citizens paying nearly 49% more than the national average. And year after year, state legislators and insurance…
Jailbreak, Blame, and a Shocking Leadership Failure
The number one job of any sheriff is simple: keep the inmates locked up. When that fails, you alert the public—immediately. But after ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish…
In Louisiana, the Insurance Is Too Damn High
Auto insurance in Louisiana is outrageous.We’ve been called the most expensive state in America—paying nearly 49% more than the national average. And year after year, state legislators and insurance commissioners…