From Map Fights to Ballot Blockades In my last column, I explained how Louisiana’s redistricting battle became a tangled mess — with one court ordering a second majority-Black district, another…
The New Discrimination: How “Reverse Discrimination” Threatens Black Voting Power
The Dangerous New Argument The most dangerous assault on Black voting rights today doesn’t come with poll taxes or literacy tests. Instead, it comes wrapped in constitutional language and dressed…
After the Storm: How Katrina Changed New Orleans But Couldn’t Break Its Spirit
August is here—and so is the anxiety. For every New Orleanian who lived through Hurricane Katrina, these late summer days stir something deep. Whether you evacuated to Houston, stayed in…
Does Wealth Make Us Happier?
A 2023 study helps answer whether getting rich can make you a happier. by Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. Key points It’s fair to say that American society is heavily, if…
New Orleans Political Machines Are Not What They Used to Be
by Bob Wilkerson For decades, groups like SOUL, BOLD, COUP, and LIFE were the most powerful names in New Orleans politics. Their endorsements could decide elections. They mailed thousands of…
Katrina Memorial: How Katrina Changed New Orleans’ People & Culture
Meta Description Katrina Memorial Series – Episode 1 Remapping Race: How Katrina Reshaped the Faces of New Orleans August is upon us, and for many New Orleanians, that familiar hurricane…
Why So Many Are Emotionally Unavailable (and How to Fix It)
by Dr. Karen Wilson How to Break the Cycle Emotional unavailability has become a hot topic in dating and relationships. Many people want love and connection, but find themselves drawn…
The Comfort Of Home Cooking
By Kara Johnson A Taste of Love, New Orleans Style From our kitchen to your table—let every meal be an act of joy.Dear friends,In the rhythm of New Orleans, we…
🗑️ French Quarter Trash Contract Crisis: Moreno and Morrell’s Power Grab Threatens New Orleans’ Home Rule Charter
The battle over the French Quarter trash contract is not about clean streets or garbage pickup. It’s about raw political power and the future of how New Orleans governs itself.…
Plugged In But Disconnected
Is your phone draining your relationship? When’s the last time you turned around because you forgot your spouse? Not your phone—your actual partner. When’s the last time you checked on…