“New Orleans Pride – Rainbow Flag” by Tony Webster is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Two bills have been pre-filed for the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session that could prove to […]
Category: Social Issues
Rep. Tammy Phelps Spearheads Bill To End Black Hair Discrimination
April 12, 2021The conversation on natural hair in the workforce has been a long one and, some would say, often unfair. While hairstyles, such as the afro, have received attention going all […]
Candace Newell’s Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Could Impact Louisiana Incarceration & Industry
April 9, 2021Representative Candace Newell filed legislation HB 243 to decriminalize marijuana possession and distribution in Louisiana. Newell felt motivated to write this bill, “Because I have seen the disparities in how […]
Louisiana Legislators Obsessed With Prioritizing Anti-Trans Legislation With Four Bills Filed Already
April 9, 2021The Louisiana legislature convenes for fiscal sessions during odd number years. During such a session, legislators may only file five non-fiscal bills. Four of the state’s legislators are using their […]
Fight for $44! What if Wages Matched Wall Street Bonuses?
April 7, 2021While the Fight for $15 movement stalled in Congress, thanks to every Republican in the Senate, a select few Democrats, and one independent U.S. Senator, an amazing idea has been […]
Louisiana Representative Files Bill That Could Make It Illegal To Teach About Racism and Sexism
April 7, 2021Legislation was filed by the Louisiana House Education Committee Chairman Ray Garofalo that could ban schools from teaching “Divisive Concepts,” like “that either the United States of America or the […]
OPPRC Unveils Mural in Effort to Bring Attention to Problematic Cash Bail System in New Orleans
April 7, 2021Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition (OPPRC) is working to end cash bail and make jails in New Orleans more humane. Established in 2004, OPPRC is a grassroots group of individuals […]
Bipartisan Support for Legal Cannabis: Republican Files Marijuana Legalization Bill in Louisiana
April 6, 2021Louisiana Republican Representative Richard Nelson introduced HB 524 which, if passed and then approved by Louisiana voters, would legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana. The ballot measure will require approval by […]
Mayor Cantrell Breaks Ground on New NORD Facility in District D
April 6, 2021In a press release from Mayor Cantrell’s office, they announced with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Mayor Cantrell, along with NORD (New Orleans Recreation Development) CEO Larry Babino […]
Claiborne Overpass Construction That Obliterated Historic Black Business District May Get Restitution in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
April 6, 2021In the early 1960s, the North Claiborne Avenue that ran through Treme was lined with 300-year-old oak trees. On either side of the avenue were bustling shops, storefronts, and other […]
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