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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’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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…