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Gaines Wins Demo State Party Chair as Part of Blue Reboot

Former State Representative Randal Gaines is preparing to settle into his new offices in Baton Rouge as head of Louisiana’s Democratic Party only because he aligned himself with the Blue Reboot reform movement. Created to bring new leadership to Louisiana’s Democratic Party, Blue Reboot played a decisive role in the recent Democratic elections for parish-level […]

Congressman Troy Carter & Sen. Bill Cassidy Help Make New Orleans Safer

The New Orleans Police Department and its partnering agencies scored a big win Friday, April 5 when Congressman Troy Carter announced a $3.3 million dollar grant for criminal justice initiatives aimed at increasing the city’s crime-fighting capabilities. “With this grant we are sending a message that we are not going to tolerate crime,” said Carter. […]

Saints 2024 Free Agent Report Card

Are the Saints of 2024 better than the Saints of 2023 after this year’s first blush of free agency? The Saints are constrained in free agency because of the Saint’s strategy of kicking the can down the road, as it pertains to the salary cap. Every year sees contending teams get these bargain stars in […]

Is Real Change on the Way for Louisiana’s Democratic Party?

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to easily win Louisiana Democratic and Republican presidential primaries on Saturday, March 23. Yet there are many livelier contests underway– some too close to call – for seats on the two state central committees and 39 parish executive committees. The March 23 election is what […]

Step Up and Other Groups Push for Worker’s Bill of Rights

Led by Step Up Louisiana, representatives of several community organizations and other advocates spoke passionately in support of the proposed Worker’s Bill of Rights at the New Orleans City Council’s Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 19. On Thursday March 21, the full Council will consider a ballot proposal to amend the City’s Home […]


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Gaines Wins Demo State Party Chair as Part of Blue Reboot

Former State Representative Randal Gaines is preparing to settle into his new offices in Baton Rouge as head of Louisiana’s Democratic Party only because he aligned himself with the Blue Reboot reform movement. Created to bring new leadership to Louisiana’s Democratic Party, Blue Reboot played a decisive role in the recent Democratic elections for parish-level […]

Crypto AML Compliance: A Guide for Traders and Investors

If you’re a crypto trader or investor, your journey likely starts with registering on a large and reputable exchange, where you’re prompted to enter personal details like your address, name, etc. This step, often met with curiosity, is part of the broader framework aimed at combating money laundering within the cryptocurrency sector. The anonymity and […]

Congressman Troy Carter & Sen. Bill Cassidy Help Make New Orleans Safer

The New Orleans Police Department and its partnering agencies scored a big win Friday, April 5 when Congressman Troy Carter announced a $3.3 million dollar grant for criminal justice initiatives aimed at increasing the city’s crime-fighting capabilities. “With this grant we are sending a message that we are not going to tolerate crime,” said Carter. […]

What Should New Orleans Be When It Grows Up?

Sometimes, what you’re looking for is right under your nose. Given that it is spring and following on from a successful New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week, with high school and college students recently graduating and contemplating what might be next, some similar introspection may be needed for our city as a whole. In recent years,  economic […]