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The future is now: Our city must invest in New Orleans youth

Avatar photo by Kaleb Nelson November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Young people deserve a future full of possibilities. We deserve a city that listens to us and does everything possible to create safe, thriving communities where we can learn and grow. Creating this future will require bold initiatives to address the systemic disinvestment, poverty, lack of economic opportunity, and isolation that young people like myself […]

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For some Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a celebration. For others, it’s a Day of Mourning

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Gov. Edwards’ commuter rail investment comes at the expense of wronged Road Home recipients

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