FOR 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., […]
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Legalization or Decriminalization: Pros and Cons of Marijuana Policy Proposals in Louisiana
May 27, 2020The Louisiana legislature continues to move forward in a truncated session due to COVID-19 with just a few cannabis bills on the agenda. Hopefully there will be a special session […]
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 […]
The Helis Foundation Partners with Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to Contribute to Emergency Relief Grants Program
May 23, 2020The Helis Foundation Partners with Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to Contribute to Emergency Relief Grants Program Major gift allows LEH to support more cultural organizations in the New Orleans […]
Auto Insurance Should be Allowed to Discriminate Against Women, Widows, Insurance Commissioner Says
May 14, 2020On May 12, 2020, at the Louisiana State Legislature, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon boldly stated that automobile insurance companies should be able to charge women higher rates. “Racial discrimination is […]
Metro Disposal Fires Sanitation Workers, Uses Prison Labor, as the City is Silent
May 12, 2020Last week, Big Easy Magazine reported on the sanitation truck workers on strike in Gentilly, protesting their abysmal pay and safety conditions. Four days ago, WWLTV reported that all of […]
New Orleans Moves Towards Phase One Reopening
May 11, 2020On May 11, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that according to the data, New Orleans is ready to move to a Phase One reopening on May 16.
City Council Unanimously Urges Eviction Courts to Stay Closed Through August 24
May 8, 2020Yesterday, on May 7, the New Orleans City Council secured a major victory for tenants’ rights and housing justice during the coronavirus pandemic. While the resolution carries no actual authority, […]
The Risk of Re-opening Too Quickly
May 7, 2020I keep up on world news and have been following COVID-19 since the early days in China. As this virus has spread across the globe, the one thing that has […]
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