Why Give Thanks?
By Neal Burton In paying homage to something that is outside us, gratitude enables us to connect with something that is not only larger than ourselves but also fundamentally good…
Tips to Help You Find the Joy in Life
Understand that happiness is not a cure for all of life’s ills. Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. Some people enjoy their lives to the fullest, but most of us can’t get there…
Sewerage & Water Board Needs Public Oversight
Homes and Businesses Flood Without It by Jeff Thomas Flying low on the radar is the ballot measure to change the composition of the Sewerage and Water Board. The beleaguered…
11 Thanksgiving “Facts” That Actually Aren’t True
Most of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a lie. There are a few popular Thanksgiving misconceptions It’s one of American history’s most familiar scenes: A small group of Pilgrims prepares…
3 Steps to Building Happiness
How to help your brain create shortcuts for happiness. by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. “Have you found happiness?” Whenever I hear this question, I wonder why happiness is being treated like…
Colin Kaepernick is just like Muhammed Ali.
By Jeff Thomas Recently Muhammed Ali’s death transfixed the nation. Headlines everywhere praised the former heavyweight champion as “the Greatest”. Ali transcended race was the most popular refrain. But during…
Racism and Voter Suppression
On the Rise in Southern Politics By Jeff Thomas With the coming midterm elections, the rise of voter suppression tactics is astonishing. Louisiana has some of the most restrictive voter…
The Politics of Race in Louisiana and Across the South
Race is Key factor in Florida and Georgia Governor’s Races By Jeff Thomas Some Southern states have huge budget deficits. The most racist states have the biggest deficits. Louisiana has…
AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
MANY HAVE ASKED! SEE MY THOUGHTS ON HOW TO VOTE By Jeff Thomas Most people are aware that they have to go and vote on tomorrow. Locally in New Orleans…
Louisiana Amendments Explained
A Step by Step Guide to all of the Amendments By Jeff Thomas Most people are aware that they have to go and vote on November 6, 2018. In fact,…