On November 13, New Orleanians need to vote no on constitutional amendment number 1 like the future of our city depends on it. CA1 is a measure which will politicize […]
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OPPRC Sheriff’s Forum Showcases Need for Systemic Change
November 1, 2021More than 100 members and supporters of the Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition and their partnering organizations came together Thursday night to hear from the candidates for sheriff “who cared […]
2023 Elections Will Create Shake-Up in State Government
November 1, 2021Though most New Orleanians are not looking beyond the November 13, 2021 municipal elections, candidates are already starting to emerge for the 2023 statewide races. Based on changes in population […]
Early Voting Off to a Slow Start in Orleans Parish
October 31, 2021If the first day of early voting is any indication, expect a low turnout in the November 13, 2021 elections, said Arthur Morrell, Orleans Parish Chief Elections Officer. Only 2,987 […]
How Politically Motivated Is DA Jason Willliams’ Decision To Investigate Dryades YMCA & Singleton Charter School?
October 29, 2021Astute New Orleanians are wondering if District Attorney Jason Williams has any ulterior motives in his decision to investigate the money dealings between the Dryades YMCA and their affiliated James […]
Criminal Justice Reformers To Host Sheriff Candidate Forum; Gusman Not Available
October 28, 2021Billed as the “hugest” NOLA Sheriff Candidate Forum, the Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition (OPPRC) and such partners as the ACLU, the Micah Project, the Power Coalition and Union Migrante […]
Attorney Jeff Landry Supports New Statute of Limitation Law Regarding Child Sex Abuse Crimes
October 28, 2021Jeff Landry, the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana, issued a memorandum (see below) today to the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, supporting the new Statute […]
Brossett Suspends His Campaign but Does Not Withdraw; His Votes Will Be Counted
October 21, 2021After being accused for the third time of driving under the influence (DUI), District D Councilmember Jared Brossett suspended his campaign for City Council At-Large Division 2. Brossett says was […]
Morrell, Palmer & Everson Found Common Ground on Many Issues
October 20, 2021Much like the 1970’s English progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Xavier University staffer Bart Everson, former state Senator J.P. Morrell and City Councilmember Kristin Palmer often sang the […]
V.P. Harris & Labor Secretary Walsh Ask Federal Employees To Join a Union
October 20, 2021After decades of decline, America’s labor movement appears on the verge of an upswing. Federal workers are being encouraged to join labor unions under new guidelines released today by Vice […]
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