This is Tilman Hardy’s perspective on race relations in the military and toward military veterans—here in New Orleans, and throughout America.
Category: Op-Ed/Lagniappe
Deep Thoughts With Drew Brees
December 8, 2018If you watch football with care, you understand that a game can change dramatically with an abstract play.
Stop Using Teen Pregnancy Prevention as Justification for Sex Education
December 3, 2018Dr. Clare Daniel gives her take as to why we shouldn’t use teen pregnancy prevention as a justification for sex ed.
Those Who Know
November 12, 2018There are those in our great country who know things that most of us will never be able to understand.
The 2019 Grammy Awards Ban African American Bluesman Chris Thomas King from Ballot
November 8, 2018Chris Thomas King responds to his new album, Hotel Voodoo, not being eligible for a Grammy Award in the Blues category.
NOLA Citizens Who Are “Guilty Until Proven Guilty:” Vote Yes on 2
November 6, 2018The upcoming November 6th midterm elections are important. Citizens who vote YES on amendment 2 are voting to end nonunanimous juries in Louisiana. A future in Louisiana with unanimous juries will allow citizens to better defend their innocence.
American Values are Progressive Values
October 25, 2018Contrary to mainstream perception, progressive thinking has been at the forefront of America’s economic and social policies over the course of the last century.
The Era of the Independent Bike Shop is Nearing its Final Curtain
October 18, 2018After nearly 6 years in business, Cassady Cooper announced that he will close A Bicycle Named Desire in November 2018.
It’s Time to End 120 Years of Injustice
October 16, 2018Louisiana is one of two states that allows non-unanimous jury convictions, and the Big Easy editorial board believes it is time to end this practice.
The Progressive’s Weekend: 10/5 – 10/7
October 5, 2018Past policies, beyond bickering and right at the doorstep of our inner child, this is The Progressive’s Weekend! Almost everyone has had their eyes glued to C-SPAN and news channels following the conclusion and potential confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Buried beneath it all, including new-ish revelations of President Trump’s questionable tax history, has been this […]
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