Most times Entergy and the Sewerage and Water Board are in the news, it’s because they did something that was nefarious, unscrupulous, or that showcased their incompetence. For once, we […]
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The Four Anti-Trans Bills Filed by the Louisiana Legislature This Session Will Not Become Law
June 23, 2021On Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed SB 156, by Senator Beth Mizell, which would have barred transgender girls and women from joining sports teams that match their gender identity. […]
A Catholic Priest Admitted to Raping a Child. Because His Deposition Is Sealed, He Walks Free.
June 22, 2021The Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse (SCSA) issued a letter to various law enforcement officials requesting that they read the sealed deposition of accused child rapist, and former Catholic priest, […]
Look at This F$#%in Street! Popular Instagram Account Showcases NOLA’s Notorious Potholes
June 21, 2021Taking New Orleans by a storm, @lookatthisfuckinstreet is one of the city’s most popular pothole accounts, “documenting the cracked and sinking streets of the Crescent City.” With almost 29,000 followers, […]
“Refill the Restaurant Revitalization Fund”: New Orleans Restaurants Ask Congress for Help
June 16, 2021The New Orleans economy is recovering from one of its toughest years to date. While things may seem to be booming, the businesses hit hardest by the pandemic are still […]
The City Council Wants Answers After Portia Pollock’s “Preventable Death”
June 15, 2021District “B” Councilmember Jay H. Banks requested the participation of Chief Judge Herman, Judge Harris, and Judicial Administrator Kazik at the upcoming Criminal Justice Committee Meeting to clarify the procedures […]
Now You See Us: New Orleans Naked Bike Ride Bares a Purpose
June 14, 2021If you were walking around the French Quarter on Saturday evening you probably saw something that even New Orleanians would call a little unusual- a lot of bikers with not […]
Celebrate Pride Month By Supporting These 9 Louisiana LGBTQ+ Organizations
June 11, 2021Pride Month is full of parties, parades, and lots of glitter. Behind the colorful celebrations is a purpose though: to raise awareness about the issues the LGBTQ+ community has overcome […]
Prioritizing Education, Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill to Make Kindergarten Mandatory
June 11, 2021On Wednesday, Louisiana lawmakers voted to make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana for all five-year-olds, passing Senate Bill 10. The bill sailed through the Senate with a unanimous vote of 38-0, […]
Steadily Advancing LA Bill Will Give Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse More Time To Seek Justice
June 10, 2021HB 492 will open a “window to justice” giving survivors of childhood sexual assault more time to report their abuse. The bill advanced in the Louisiana Senate, and was sent […]
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