The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how Black people are represented in Louisiana for generations. At issue is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the…
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All Hail The Moreno Mandate
Well that was an ass whipping. There’s no way around it. Saturday night, Helena Moreno capped off her coronation with a dominating win for mayor. She took in 55%…
Matthew Willard’s Landslide Marks a New Era in New Orleans Politics
A Family of Service In New Orleans, the Willard name means service. It’s a family tradition woven deep into the city’s political fabric. Matthew Willard’s decisive victory in the City…
How Michelle Woodfork Crushed the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Race
A Stunning Primary Knockout Michelle Woodfork didn’t just win. She ended the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s race in one round. Unofficial results tell the story: 54,019 votes (53%) for Woodfork, 21,199…
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Race 2025: Why Michelle Woodfork Will Face a Runoff
Poll Data Shows Woodfork’s Lead Shrinking in the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Race The 2025 Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Race has tightened dramatically. What once looked like a coronation for Michelle Woodfork…
Council President JP Morrell Stands On Business?
The Instagram Star Council President Hey, New Orleans, JP here, your condescending City Council President — wait, you didn’t know I could be condescending? Do you not follow me on…
Will Our Next Mayor Have the Courage to get into Good Trouble and not Surrender to Washington’s War on Dissent?
by Dr. Kyshun Webster Cowards Need Not Apply: Will Our Next Mayor Have the Courage to get into Good Trouble and not Surrender to Washington’s War on Dissent? The assassination…
Is This Budget Deficit Real Or What?
A Deficit That Changes by the Day The budget be lying on its deficit. Whatever you do, don’t ask the budget how big its deficit is. It’ll tell you anything.…
Willard vs. Boyd: Voting Opens With a Finance Firestorm
Willard vs. Boyd: What changed in a week Early voting started with a bang. Voters opened their phones and saw finance posts about Delisha Boyd. The story spread fast. It…
A Little Too Early Predictions for the Upcoming New Orleans Elections
The New Orleans municipal races are starting to pick up steam. Mailers are arriving, TV and radio ads are growing louder, and voters are beginning to pay closer attention. Multiple…