6 Reasons Why We Don’t Like Being Told What to Do

Understand your reactions to others’ demands so you can respond effectively. Key points Think about how you feel when someone tells you to do something, whether it’s a boss, a…

Bizarre North Carolina Lt. Governor

Mark Robinson Meet my friend Mark Robinson. Mark is, as former president Trump would say, a very fine person who just so happens to wish he could own slaves. Mark…

Kamala Harris Outspends Trump: Does Her Fundraising Mean Victory?

Kamala Harris has outraised and outspent Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. However, the key question remains: can this fundraising lead to an electoral college victory? The swing states—where…

Will MAGA Republicans Force a Government Shutdown? Louisiana’s Leadership Faces a Critical Test

The United States faces another looming government shutdown. Concerns are rising that this time it’s more political posturing than governance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses MAGA Republicans of using…

3 Signs That You and Your Partner Are Highly Compatible

Mark Travers Ph.D. When it comes to attraction and compatibility, similarity matters. When you’re just starting to date someone, it can be thrilling to realize they’re into the same things…

The Top 10 Takeaways From the Debate

…another  question: If Mexico never paid for the wall, why should we believe that China will pay for the tariffs? So all that really means is that stuff from China…

Gentrification in New Orleans’ Historically Black Neighborhoods:

Growth vs. Preservation New Orleans’ historically Black neighborhoods, like Treme and the Marigny, are changing rapidly. Gentrification is sweeping through, displacing residents and altering the cultural fabric. As developers move…

Did the Trump-Harris Debate Move the Needle?

Key Moments and What It Means for Voters Last night’s Trump-Harris debate was as fiery and contentious as everyone expected. Predictably, CNN crowned Kamala Harris the winner, while Fox News…

NIL Money Changes High School Football

What Students, Coaches, and Schools Must Do Now High school athletics are entering a new era, driven by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money. Student-athletes like Jahkeem Stewart, a standout…

Unpaid and Unfair: The Ongoing Crisis of SWBNO’s Billing Practices

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has had billing issues since it changed its software under the Landrieu administration. As a result, Louisiana introduced new laws to…