A new narrative of happiness is emerging. by Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. Americans are considered to be a generally happy people, both among themselves and by foreigners, but the story…
Senator Troy Carter Responds
From the desk of Senator Troy A. Carter I stand with our Mayor! Tough decisions are not always popular or easy, but neither is managing an unprecedented pandemic. If it…
Do We Really Want to Get Back to Normal?
By Jeff Thomas Getting back to normal is what everybody wants. But is that the best thing? Should we reopen the economy and put our people back to work in…
Mayor Cantrell Checks-a- Chin
The President Says Something Foolish, There’s A Transformation Going On In Town By Kenneth Cooper Strange things are happening. I don’t recognize this city anymore. New Orleans, once known for…
Timeline: How the U.S. fell behind on the coronavirus
Marisa Fernandez Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Early missteps allowed the new coronavirus to spread throughout the U.S for weeks before state and local officials implemented strict lockdowns designed to keep the…
4 Myths About Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus
A public health expert explains the truth about COVID-19 and groceries. By Paul Kita TommL If you’ve been to the grocery store during the coronavirus COVID-19, you’ve likely felt some…
Why Virtual Communication Can Leave You Worn Out
Five reasons communicating online may be causing more stress than connection. Source: Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash by Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. More than ever we are reaching out…
HousingNOLA Semi-Annual Report Reveals Housing Catastrophe Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW ORLEANS – Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – As the COVID-19 Pandemic shines an even brighter light on the need for affordable housing in New Orleans, the HousingNOLA 2020 Semi-Annual Report shows State…
What We Need to Understand About Asymptomatic Carriers if We’re Going to Beat Coronavirus
ProPublica’s health reporter Caroline Chen explains what the conversation around asymptomatic coronavirus carriers is missing, and what we need to understand if we’re going to beat this nefarious virus together.…
Seven Disturbing Facts About COVID-19 in Louisiana
By Bill Quigley. Bill teaches law at Loyola University New Orleans. Virus Raging. Statewide Louisiana is second only to New York in deaths per 100,000 people with 582 reported as…