Steve Scalise Is Doing Better. Was The Man Who Shot Him Crazy?
by Kenneth Cooper People say that James Hodgkinson was just crazy. People say that he was crazy because he tried to kill Rep. Steve Scalise; crazy because he decided to…
What Is Confirmation Bias?
Wishful thinking By Shahram Chesham Ph.D. Imagine that you have tried to reach a friend (with whom you have an ambivalent relationship) by phone (or email), leaving messages, yet…
Free Slaves Ran Jefferson Parish
By Jeff Thomas A recent trip to the African American Museum of History and Culture was inspiring and motivational. Despite the current attempts to roll back recent progress, the general…
A PERFECT SUMMER DRINK: THE PIMM’S CUP
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means. It’s hot and only going to get hotter. This makes it the perfect time to begin creating your list of…
There’s No Such Thing as “You Made Your Bed, Now Lie in It”
Lisa Ferentz LCSW-C, DAPA You don’t have to be stuck in the past. For many people raised in abusive, neglectful, or dysfunctional families, the message “you made your bed, now…
The Myth Of The Absent Black Father
Tara Culp-Ressler The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published new data on the role that American fathers play in parenting their children. Most of the CDC’s previous…
Top Ten Things to do at Essence Festival
by Jeff Thomas Congressman Cedric Richmond’s Party. This invitation only event is the biggest party of Essence and one of the biggest parties of the year. A who’s who of…
HEAL SPECTACULAR LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES STYMIED BY GOV EDWARDS
Opinion by Pat Bryant A two-month battle to save the Health Education Authority of Louisiana from abolishment at the hands of New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson met success last…
Declinism: Why You Think America is in Crisis
Dale Archer M.D. Declinism: Belief, often due to cognitive bias, that society is in decline According to prevailing wisdom, America is on the brink of disaster. No matter where you…
How Important Is Sex?
Linda and Charlie Bloom 25 ways to keep sex hot Linda: There can come a time when there is recognition that the sexual aspect of our relationship needs a boost.…