Many of the initiatives and the focus of funding seem to be on New Orleans’ future: our children. Mayor Cantrell and the City Council are proud to include funds for Early Childhood Education and STEM programs.
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Trump’s Strange Behavior Carries Over to Bush Funeral
December 6, 2018Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton (a Southern Baptist), and Barack Obama (a practicing Christian) all recited the Creed (which was printed on the funeral programs) when the time came. President Trump was notable in his silence.
Art Fundraiser for Reproductive Justice
December 6, 2018While art, booze, music and neon lights were a part of the event, the main focus for me was the New Orleans Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Socialist Feminist Caucus’s Fundraiser for Reproductive Justice.
Unashamed, Unembarrassed, and Here’s My Credit Card: Losing the Stigma of Sex and Sex Shops
December 1, 2018While sex is quite old, and sex toys can be traced as far back as 30,000 years with the world’s first dildo (a piece of polished hand-carved stone), sex shops are a recent phenomenon, with the first one opened in 1962. Beate Uhse AG, a shop in Germany, which was once a family planning office.
Mayor Cantrell Tackles Infrastructure in #TellCantrell Campaign
November 16, 2018Hosting her first #tellcantrell Facebook video event since October 5th, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell tackled infrastructure. Altogether, the video and discussion were extremely informative, raising hope for progress in infrastructure in the city.
Amid Confusion, Oak Street Is Ready for Po Boy Fest
November 11, 2018Over 30,000 people are expected to attend the event that has 35 vendors, offering more than 60 different kinds of po-boys, and plenty of other foods to try, as well.
Fighting Hate With Education and Empowerment
November 8, 2018Last Friday at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center (JCC), Melissa Licali, the Education Director of the Anti-Defamation League, and also a Bully Prevention Specialist on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League, conducted the Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate Workshop, an event to help educate teachers in ways to prevent hate speech.
Homelessness in New Orleans: Is it Getting Worse?
November 1, 2018Homelessness, public housing, and affordable housing are interconnected. Depending on whom you talk to, the situation is getting better or getting worse.
Big Easy Magazine’s Guide to Voting for Amendments
November 1, 2018As a progressive magazine, we want to ensure that every voter understands what it is they are voting for. With that in mind, here are the proposed amendments.
New Orleans Transgender Community Rallies For the Right to Exist
October 29, 2018The New Orleans Transgender Rights rally came together as a response to an attempt by the Trump administration to “disappear” transgender people.
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