Past policies, beyond bickering and right at the doorstep of our inner child, this is The Progressive’s Weekend! It can be difficult, narrowing down and choosing a good event for a good progressive to attend, let alone three, and let alone in New Orleans – a city that rarely ever sleeps. There’s always something to […]
Category: Social Issues
Neaux Reel Idea: NOT IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD Review
September 4, 2018“The system is broken.” We hear and read the above line all the time, in reference to malpractices and injustices within government and business, when it seems there is no real answer. The line is a falsehood. Stating that a method of control is broken suggests that it was perfect at some point. Who are […]
The New Orleans Saints and Their Fans Tackle The NFL-National Anthem Controversy From Many Sides
September 1, 2018Patriotism is defined as “love for or devotion to one’s country”. For the Saints and the ‘Who Dat Nation’ fan-base however, they’ve recently found out the definition of that word at times, can mean many different things to many different people.
The Caucus That Said It All
September 1, 2018It was towards the end of the closing session of the New Orleans Netroots Nation 2018 live stream on Facebook when a group of activists took the stage suddenly. Holding signs reading “#BlackAssCaucus”, a member began to speak before the podium and stunned the liberals/progressives in attendance both physically and virtually.
Mental Illness in the New Orleans Black Community
September 1, 2018Mental health issues affect everyone; mental illness is indiscriminate of variables such as race, ethnicity and gender. However, there are factors particular to the African American community that can perpetuate the predisposition.
Women Owned and Operated Businesses: Critical to New Orleans
September 1, 2018I feel lucky to have found other female entrepreneurs all over this city to inspire my efforts. All of these said entrepreneurs have dealt with setbacks and tribulations connected to their gender. Though they don’t deserve an ounce of their adversity, all of the women I spoke with push through these times, and work to keep themselves, and fellow females standing tall.
The (Louisiana) Wage Gap
September 1, 2018The gender wage gap still exists. The trouble with addressing it is how big of a gap there is, and how to measure it. Writing and research for this article have proven difficult because the answers all depend on who you ask.
Truth, Technology, and Fun: New Orleans’s Public Libraries
September 1, 2018My interest in libraries dimmed with time. They were a place for me to grab some books and return them (often with steep fines). With Netflix, Spotify and Amazon, especially its Kindle Unlimited service available to me, libraries seemed to be obsolete. And like any self-centered person, I assumed if they were obsolete for me, they would soon be obsolete for everyone else as well. The reality is otherwise, and for me, quite surprising.
New Orleans Stands Up Against Radical Pro-Life Movie
August 28, 2018The fight for female reproductive freedom is far from over. In fact, as Republicans fight to whip up enough votes to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the larger fight over reproductive freedoms may be just beginning.
“They Stood Once” Taken Down: An Explanation
August 21, 2018The following is a statement by the Big Easy Magazine Editorial Board on why we decided to remove a previously published piece from our publication. We’re still a work in progress, as am I.
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