The race for Clerk of Criminal District Court was the most competitive of the high profile races this cycle. Old school political assets, old rivals becoming allies, the biggest current…
St. Augustine High School Ranked Best Private School in Louisiana
Local High School #19 in America Most Influential Private High Schools in the US We’ve identified the 50 top US private high schools based on the accumulative influence of their…
Our babies are getting sick!
A Pandemic Rant by Orissa Arend The other day I was playing tennis with my friend Bertha O’Neal. I count on tennis to be my sanity lifeline against COVID…
How Much Is Enough to Feel Happy?
by Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD 4 ways to stop running after more and find happiness now. KEY POINTS One way to feel more fulfilled is to recognize that happiness is not…
Reparations for African Americans in New Orleans?
Is it possible that reparations for African Americans is becoming a politically viable point of discussion and action in New Orleans? We are about to find out. …
Our Look at the Assessor’s Race
Almost everybody’s property taxes in New Orleans have gone up. And risen significantly in most cases. Some have even doubled. Gentrification, state laws and a host of other factors contribute…
Bankrupt Justice & Subprime Juries in Louisiana
Criminal Justice Reform – Correcting How We Select Juries Angela A. Allen-Bell[1] In 1968, the nation found itself in a lethargic state of grief following the assassination of Dr. Martin…
The Mask-Mandate Debate Is Back. Here’s What to Know.
By Chas Danner The CDC on Tuesday advised all Americans, including people who are fully vaccinated, to mask up indoors in public places again, anywhere in the country that is seeing significant spread…
5 Mental Health Lessons We Can Learn from Simone Biles
by Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC Key takeaways following the champion’s historic Olympic decision. KEY POINTS Earlier this week, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, made the decision…
Sheriff Marlin Gusman Might be In Serious Trouble
Big National Money Intends to Unseat Popular Sheriff People often complain about the state of New Orleans. The easiest way to change the city is through the ballot box. This…