Members of the non-profit A Community Voice (ACV) and its predecessor ACORN are seeking donations to buy gasoline for volunteer drivers who are transporting detainees being released from ICE-run facilities […]
Category: Politics
Remembering Governor Edwin Edwards; the Passing of Louisiana’s Longest Serving Governor!
July 17, 2021This article has been republished with the permission of author Jim Brown. Lead in was written by Danae Columbus. Former Governor Edwin Washington Edwards died Monday, July 12 of respiratory distress. Through his […]
City Councilwoman Kristin Palmer Discusses Her Life, Accomplishments and Policy Goals if Elected As At-Large Councilmember
July 17, 2021DC: What was it like growing up as the daughter of a federal prosecutor? KP: I can honestly say that no one in my life had more influence on me […]
Care, Not Cages: A Big Win for Criminal Justice Reform
July 17, 2021Yesterday was a big day in New Orleans for advocates of criminal justice and mental healthcare reform, especially the Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition (OPPRC). A crowd of community advocates […]
First Good Step for Municipal Auditorium and Armstrong Park
July 16, 2021Treme culture bearers applaud Council for approving CZO text amendment; plan survey and community meetings to seek public input. After the New Orleans City Council unanimously approved a text amendment […]
VAYLA New Orleans Takes Action With Petition To End Data Exclusion of AAPI Community in Voter and Public Records
July 15, 2021The Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans (VAYLA-NO) recently announced the official launch of their petition for inclusion, demanding state officials include data for more racial groups in […]
No Surprises on First Day of Qualifying
July 14, 2021The red sea parted at Criminal District Court Wednesday morning when Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her handlers arrived just before 8 a.m. to qualify for a second term. Though some […]
As New Orleans Waits, Trash Piles
July 14, 2021Despite rising pressure, Metro Service Group is still failing to keep up with pick-ups throughout the areas of New Orleans it serves. New numbers from Nola.com, add to that pressure. […]
Mayor Latoya Cantrell Loaded With Cash Going Into Qualifying
July 13, 2021With only 90 days until the October 2021 municipal elections, Mayor Cantrell is reporting $682,363.41 cash on hand. During the last 90 days Cantrell raised $409,271.50 and spent $154,292.56 mostly […]
New Non-Profit Attacks Mayor Latoya Cantrell
July 10, 2021“It’s time to save New Orleans.” A new non-profit, Let’s Save NOLA, Inc. that pledges to shield the identity of its donors, has emerged on the political landscape to strongly […]
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