By Kyshun Webster — Investigative Analysis Blame for the bombshell deficit rests squarely on former CAO Gilbert Montaño. Period. Point blank. When Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño confidently projected a…
The Real Reasons Behind the Government Shutdown: Power, Not Policy
Government shutdown, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, budget impasse, healthcare funding, political standoff The Showdown in Washington The latest government shutdown is not just another budget disagreement. It’s a reflection of how…
The New Literacy: Why Black America Can’t Sit Out the AI Revolution
AI Is Here to Stay — Don’t Get Left Behind AI basics, artificial intelligence, Black America, technology literacy, learning AI, democratization of knowledge Let’s Be Real About AI Artificial intelligence…
No Time for a Honeymoon: Helena Moreno Faces New Orleans’ Hard Math
Budget • Services • Leadership Helena Moreno ran a great campaign. Voters responded. Now the real work begins. Reserves are thin. Storm risk remains high. Therefore, every dollar matters. State…
New Orleans in Crisis: The Revenue Pitfall, COVID Cash Temptation, and the Burden on City Workers
New Orleans is staring down a fiscal abyss. Budgets are tight. Revenues lag. City Hall is now discussing using COVID relief money to close recurring deficits — or worse, raising…
Supreme Court Could Silence Black Voters in Louisiana
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…
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…
Digital Detox in the Digital Age: Protecting Your Peace from Social Media Stress
By Maelinda Turner LCSW, MDiv Remember when the biggest interruption to your day was a phone call during dinner? Now we’re checking our phones every 12 minutes, scrolling through endless…