By Cammie Maturin The old adage, ” Old Habits Die Hard”, proves to be an enduring reality for every aspect of the governing body of Louisiana. Rather it concerns Corrections…
Sex: The New Normal
Michelle Gielan I have been out with my friends a number of times over the years when the topic of how often we all “do it” with our partners comes…
Why Don’t Suburbanites Want Charter Schools?
Politics and personal preferences are at play. Soccer or lacrosse, Whole Foods or the farmers market, microbrew or Pinot Noir? Suburbanites tend to relish their many options for…
7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young African-American Men
by Antwaun Sargent Last week Long Island teenager Kwasi Enin captured national headlines after becoming part of an impressive club: high school seniors who have been accepted into all eight…
Why We Love Each Other, Warts (Especially) and All
… and why no one really wants a perfect partner. For those who live in fear of making mistakes, take heart. According to research, making mistakes…
What is School Choice?
By: Philip White Can you send your child or grandchild to the school of your choice? Can you decide exactly where you child or grandchild will attend a k-12 school? …
Easter Okra Gumbo Recipe
REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR., CORETTA SCOTT KING, THE DINNER PARTY AND MY MOTHER’S OKRA GUMBO by Kara Johnson The Cooking Lesson Growing up in New Orleans makes…
Is State Auditor Targeting Black Run Organizations?
Civil Rights Group Calls for Investigation By C.C. Campbell-Rock Justice & Beyond, a local think tank, is asking the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC) and Governor John Bel Edwards’ office…
Values and Taxes, Taxes and Values
By Kenneth Cooper What Bobby giveth, John Bel is proposing to taketh away. Your money. Well, maybe not your money, but somebody’s money. Why? Because the state needs it, the state being…
Traffic Cameras Are Still Illegal in New Orleans
By Jeff Thomas If you started seeing green stop signs in certain parts of town, you might think you something strange is going on. And if you saw traffic…