What is Gordon Plaza? An introduction to the neighborhood in New Orleans sitting on a Superfund site.
Category: Politics
Witness: Tornillo Child Detention Camp
February 1, 2019Activist Joshua Rubin walked the fence of Tornillo, the child detention camp in Texas which at one time held close to 3,000 children.
Mother Sues Former Huntington High School Principal for Failing to Stop Horrific Abuse
January 29, 2019According to the suit, Graham not only failed to act but helped to cover up horrific abuses suffered by C.T. Sullivan at the hands of his paraprofessional.
Trump Makes a Deal On the Shutdown – But Gives Ultimatum
January 25, 2019On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that he and congressional leaders made a deal to fund and open the government for three weeks, bring the country’s longest government shutdown on record to an end. The continuing resolution proposed by lawmakers will reopen nine unfunded U.S. Government departments just as around 800,000 federal workers missed their […]
Progressive’s Weekend: Furlough Freebies
January 25, 2019Another week has come and gone. Today, many federal workers will go without a paycheck for the second time. In honor of that, we’re changing up our usual style for the Progressive’s Weekend and highlighting businesses that are offering freebies to those who are working (or not) without pay. Food Emeril: Emeril Lagasse’s NOLA Restaurant in […]
Florida Secretary of State Resigns After Photos of Him in Blackface, “Katrina Victim” Shirt Surface
January 24, 2019In the photos, Ertel is in blackface and drag, wearing a New Orleans Saints bandanna and a purple t-shirt proclaiming “Katrina Victim”.
Republican Controlled Senate Fails to Pass Trump’s Proposal
January 24, 2019The Republican-controlled Senate failed to pass President Trump’s “compromise” proposal in a vote on Thursday.
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on End of Saints Season
January 24, 2019On Thursday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement praising the New Orleans Saints for their outstanding performance during the 2018 NFL season.
Former Congressional Candidate Accuses City Council of Ignoring Child Molestation
January 24, 2019At the NOLA City Council meeting with a focus on short term rentals, a surprising moment occurred when former congressional candidate Belden Batiste spoke.
Mayor Cantrell: City will waive late fees on property taxes for furloughed federal workers
January 23, 2019New Orleans will waive any late fees on property tax bills for federal workers furloughed by the ongoing government shutdown.
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