For two terms, Louisiana Gov John Bel Edwards protected New Orleans’ values. He vetoed bills like unrestrained concealed carry. He even aided New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s push for more…
Trump’s New Shoes Are For Dumb N-Words
Beware of Trump’s new tennis shoe, the Air Insurrection or Never Surrender, as he calls it. It’s dangerous. Try not to make direct eye contact with it, even online. And…
What if the Person You Need to Set Boundaries With Is Yourself?
by Jennifer Gerlach LCSW It’s more about self-love than self-control. KEY POINTS A lady used to tell me the worst things. She would shout my fears as I tried to…
Is Your Activism Solutionary?
by Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S You can make a bigger difference while leading a happier life. KEY POINTS If you’re like me, there are a lot of issues in our…
Former Judge Reacts to Crime Special Session
Governor Jeff Landry has issued a call for a special session tasking the Louisiana legislature to consider a number of measures to address crime. There are people who favor the…
Film About St. Aug Football
A Sports Civil Rights Story Many consider St. Augustine High School the model for high schools across America. From forcing integration of the Louisiana’s high school athletic association to creating…
Crime special session will make communities less safe
By Congressman Troy Carter From the Advocate In 2017, Louisiana decided that being the incarceration capital of the world had not made it safer, and that it was time to…
All We Need To Do Is Throw More People In Jail
Let The Governor Tell It Finally, here it is. The event we’ve all been waiting for. The one we spent all Mardi Gras anticipating. No, not the first, second, or…
NOLA Love Pact: Simmering Down, Not Burning Bridges
By Maelinda Turner, LCSW, MDiv Instead of Roses, We Offer a Couples’ Contract. How to Keep Your Relationship Strong. In the passionate cauldron of NOLA love, even the best crab…
4 Essential Qualities of the Very Best Work Teams
What do the best work teams do that goes above and beyond? by Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. KEY POINTS A good work team is productive, stable, and satisfied. A great…