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Robert Collins is a professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy at Dillard, where he holds the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professorship. He previously held positions as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and associate vice president for academic affairs at Dillard. He also served on the Urban Planning faculty at Harvard University. Before entering academia, he had a career as a congressional staffer, working for former U.S. Sen. Bennett Johnston.

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Jeff Landry won the first governor’s race debate without showing up

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins September 12, 2023September 11, 2023

As a new NFL season begins it is an interesting coincidence that Attorney General Jeff Landry is employing an established football strategy to win a spot in the gubernatorial runoff: Jump out to a big lead, sit on the ball, don’t take any risks, and run out the clock.  Given his big lead in the […]

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X factors: Dark money, infighting could change governor’s race

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End game: Why Louisiana should stop defending gerrymandered congressional maps

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What did the legislative session mean for New Orleans?

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Known unknowns: Political pitfalls awaiting the mayor

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The rise and fall of Black political organizations in New Orleans

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Residents should make their voices heard in search for new NOPD chief

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Can Louisiana become a two-party state again?

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