RTA Begins Extended Bus Service to New Orleans East and Algiers

July 30, 2019

Public transportation users in New Orleans East and on the West Bank now have more options. In a press release, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office announced Wednesday that New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has begun its enhanced bus service to New Orleans East, Algiers, as well as its extended weekend ferry service. “I want to […]


Warming Planet: Climate Change Is Already Here – And It’s Getting Worse

July 22, 2019

The Trump administration may have blocked testimony on climate change from State Department intelligence analyst Rod Schoonover, and they may have pushed to suppress mention of climate change in official policy statements, but that doesn’t mean that climate change is not happening. Climate Anomalies According to the latest report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]


Progressive’s Weekend: Summer’s End

July 20, 2019

Another work week has come and gone, which means it’s time for the Progressive’s Weekend! Summer vacation is almost over, and many of this weekend’s local events focus on the fast-approaching school year. Time to get ready to hit the books once again, and make that one last push for amazing summer fun. Saturday, July […]


Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidates Respond to Trump’s Racist Tweets

July 18, 2019

On Wednesday, Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards was joined by gubernatorial candidates Rep. Ralph Abraham, and Eddie Rispone in issuing responses to a series of racist tweets sent out by President Trump. Trump had attacked four Congresswomen – all women of color, and three of whom were born in the United States – to “go […]


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