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New Orleans Health Director Concludes Recent Coronavirus Cases not Linked to Protests
June 24, 2020Any conservative saying that New Orleans’ Black Lives Matter and prison reform protests have had any effect on the recent coronavirus spikes will have to take up their opinions with […]
Mayor Cantrell Announces $750,000 in Financial Relief for Immigrant Communities
June 24, 2020On Tuesday, June 23, Mayor Cantrell announced a new initiative called the Immigrant Community Assistance Program for local immigrant workers. According to a press release by Forward Together New Orleans […]
Killing for Profit: How Nationwide Reopen Rallies are Funded by Wealthy Elites
June 23, 2020The conservative “reopen” protests in states like California, Michigan, Ohio, and others made national headlines when they occurred in April and May. Now, as coronavirus cases begin to climb after […]
The COVID-19 Testing Challenge In The United States
June 18, 2020America’s response to the novel coronavirus has been hampered by the shortage of testing kits, killing nearly 82,000 people and infecting more than 1.7 million individuals. Conduct of widespread […]
Right Wing Reopen “Patriots” use Americans with Disability Act as Excuse to not Wear Masks
June 6, 2020With much of the country practicing best safety practices while a still-active COVID-19 presence continues lurking and working its will among minorities, the eldery, and the health compromised, it […]
The New Orleans Housing Justice Coalition hosts Protect Renters!: An Anti-Eviction Speakout & Die-in on Wednesday, June 3, 2020
June 2, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. New Orleans- The New Orleans Housing Justice Coalition, part of the New Orleans Renters’ Rights Assembly, will stage a demonstration on Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m., […]
3 Ways to Celebrate Life Events While Social Distancing
May 28, 2020We all have a responsibility to ourselves and to each other to uphold social distancing measures. However, that doesn’t change the fact that staying apart from our loved ones can […]
What You Need to Know About Social Security During the Coronavirus
May 27, 2020The spread of coronavirus has caused tremendous anxiety and scare among U.S. citizens. The uncertainty it brings does no good in alleviating the fears that lurk in the mind of […]
As Still Perkin’ Enters Second Week of Strikes, NOLA Labor Issues Gain National Spotlight
May 23, 2020Baristas and staff at Still Perkin’ have entered their second week of strikes as local labor efforts continue to build momentum and garner national attention. According to a press release […]
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