The New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee convened July 27th to discuss the motion, M-21-276, which was deferred during their July 17th general meeting. At that previous meeting, the […]
Category: Social Issues
Should the James Singleton Charter School Be Closed?
July 27, 2021The Orleans Parish School Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole Tuesday afternoon. During their Executive Session they will discuss the ongoing litigation with the James Singleton Charter […]
Clergy Voice Opposition to Anti-Trans Bill & Succeed
July 21, 2021“Cynical and frivolous” is how a letter to Louisiana State Legislature signed by nearly 100 bishops and clergy of various faith traditions describes Senate Bill 156. SB 156 would bar […]
Is a Vote No for LA House Bill 196 a Vote Yes for Slavery?
July 21, 2021One of the most critical Criminal Justice Reforms is happening around the country. That is, state legislatures are amending their state Constitution which speaks of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude. In […]
Access Health Introduces Free HIV Home Testing Kits & Counseling for Southeast LA Residents
July 21, 2021No insurance or copay required; testing encouraged regularly for all adults 18-64 NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 20, 2021) — Access Health Louisiana (AHL) is pleased to announce its home-based testing program, GetCheckedAHL, which […]
State Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto of Anti-Transgender Legislation; House Will Hear Bill Wednesday Afternoon
July 20, 2021In an unprecedented veto override session, the Louisiana State Senate voted Tuesday to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of Senate Bill 156 which bans transgender athletes from competing on […]
New Fair Housing Policy Benefits Those Returning Home From Incarceration
July 20, 2021Formerly incarcerated people will face less housing discrimination in Louisiana now that the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) has created a new fair housing and tenant screening policy. Approved by the […]
Funds Needed To Transport Detainees Being Dumped From Louisiana’s ICE Facilities
July 19, 2021Members 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 […]
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 […]
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