Allison Abrams, LCSW-R Recently, several members of a group calling itself “Respect the Flag” were sentenced to prison for terrorizing guests at the birthday party of an 8-year-old African-American girl…
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Why We Are Underprepared for Disasters
Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther Ph.D. The 6 cognitive biases we need to address In 2009, 228 people died in the crash of Air France 447 when the plane went…
I’m tired of arguing that I matter
By Christine Emba There’s something demoralizing about having to make the case that you matter. Yet somehow, it’s all I’ve been doing since Friday night when the events in Charlottesville…
Why I Refuse to Avoid White People
By CHLOÉ VALDARY In the days since the white supremacists marched into Charlottesville, Va., my Twitter feed has lit up with advice from black pundits, activists and even friends: “It’s…
Is America Starting a New Civil War?
Feds v Con Feds by Jaime Morris The recent imbroglio(s) over “monumental” take downs of Confederate statues elicits thoughts in me that anti- statue proponents are being either hypocritical, short-sighted,…
Trump White Supremacists and Confederates
by Kenneth Cooper Our president is a sad man. He’s sad because “beautiful statues” are being torn down all across the country, even though those “beautiful statues” memorialize ugly things,…
10 Simple Daily Practices That Will Make You Happier
Deep Patel Happy people don’t live drastically different lives. They just appreciate all there is to be happy about. Image credit: Chris Cole | Getty Images It’s a given that…
Social Justice Quiz 2017: Children
Ten Questions By Bill Quigley. Bill teaches law at Loyola University New Orleans. Quigley77@gmail.com Question One. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 14.8 percent or 46 million people…
Henry Solution to Economic Growth
For too long New Orleans has been a tale of two cities. New Orleans is recognized worldwide for great food, history, and culture. And as Mayor, we will continue to…
Why You Can’t Be Without Your Phone
Martin Graff Ph.D. How attached are you to your phone? “I regularly check my phone even if it does not ring.” “My phone is within easy reach at night.”…