Elections are a great time to talk about issues, particularly ones within the purview of the office being sought. For years, sheriffs, judges, and district attorneys ran on messaging that […]
Category: Social Issues
Big Easy Magazine Recommends a YES Vote on Full Library Millage
December 1, 2021With early voting now underway, Big Easy Magazine wants to remind New Orleans voters to vote YES in support of the full library millage renewal on Dec. 11.
“The Whole Damn System is Guilty” – Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted On All Charges
November 19, 2021After 23 hours of deliberation over four days, the jurors in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse returned a verdict of not guilty for all charges.
Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission to Hear Patient Testimony Thursday
November 17, 2021The Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission will hear patient testimony during their meeting on Thursday. The Commission is hoping to hear from medical cannabis patients regarding their experiences with Louisiana’s current program, as well as their thoughts on what needs improvement.
Will Mitch Landrieu Steer Infrastructure Funding to New Orleans?
November 16, 2021Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s recent appointment as President Biden’s infrastructure czar is a big win for New Orleans, Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Landrieu will advise the National Economic […]
New Orleans Archbishop Facing Allegations of Abuse and Cover Up
November 15, 2021Multiple sources have come forward to make allegations against Archbishop Aymond, after his spokesperson sent a letter of denial to Church Militant. As the Bishop’s conference in Baltimore approaches this […]
Black Pastors and Churches Challenged—Mobilize to Brunswick, GA for Ahmaud Arbery Trial
November 15, 2021A modern day lynching is what Civil Rights and Freedom Movement leaders are calling the murder and trial of Ahmaud Arbery and the trial of three White men accused of […]
Real Living Wage Much Higher Than $15 per Hour, Says Data Center
November 9, 2021The Data Center, a New Orleans based non-profit research organization which provides independent analysis for informed decisions in Southeast Louisiana, is spreading the word about the latest estimates of what […]
Sheriff Candidate Susan Hutson Racks Up Dozens More Endorsements
November 9, 2021Former Independent Police Monitor Susan Hutson was endorsed today by more than 25 criminal justice reform advocates in her race to replace long-time Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman. The group […]
Why New Orleans Needs a Non-Police Emergency Response Team Now
November 8, 2021It was chilly Saturday morning at 2:00 a.m. when my neighbor looked outside and saw a white-haired man with only one leg trying to use his walker as a wheelchair. […]
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