Opinion

Walt Handelsman: Election day in sight...

BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Oct 22, 2024

Faimon Roberts: This rural Louisiana sheriff wants to change the way his agency works. Here's how.

BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | Staff columnist
Updated 23 hrs ago

In July, two Washington Parish sheriff's deputies were called to the home of an 83-year-old man who was struggling with depression and had threatened to harm himself.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry: Louisiana needs tax reform to avoid a $1.5 billion shortfall and more

BY JEFF LANDRY
Updated 2 hrs ago

Louisiana is a great state, rich in natural resources, culture, history, wonderful people and plenty of potential. Yet, our past policies continually haunt us with challenges that drive famili…

Editorial:Our state's roads are bad; real reform of DOTD welcome

STAFF EDITORIAL
Oct 22, 2024

Most Louisianans don't need an outsider to tell them that the state's roads and bridges are in bad shape.

Letters: Why it's important for our city to have a Workers' Bill of Rights

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

Low-quality jobs are a public health crisis in New Orleans. That’s why we at Step Up Louisiana worked with the unanimous support of the New Orleans City Council to put the Workers’ Bill of Rig…

Letters: Orleans could follow Jefferson's lead on storm planning

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

Am I missing something? In the recent article about the long-term effects of more severe storms with increased rainfall on Orleans and Jefferson parishes, I read how Jefferson is already build…

Letters: Governor distracted by obsession with Mike the Tiger

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

I was incensed to read that our governor’s attention is focused on getting Mike VII to enter Tiger Stadium instead of finding solutions to the many grave problems facing our state.

Letters: BREC has not proven worthy of taxpayer funds

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

In regards to the editorial encouraging East Baton Rouge voters to support BREC taxes, I say no. How can you simply brush off the stealing by employees and the fact that the board can't keep i…

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Letters: Streetcars could be made more tourist-friendly

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

I recommend that the Regional Transit Authority rename one of its streetcar routes to “Desire” for the sake of tourists, and that it be the route on North Rampart Street.

Letters: Judge Jules Edwards cared about our youths and will be missed

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we want to recognize the passing of the Honorable Judge Jules Edwards and honor the contributions he made to improving the lives of children and families in Acadiana.

Letters: Housing trust fund would benefit older New Orleanians

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

I have always wanted New Orleans to be a city people move to, not from. I moved here 30 years ago, before my 40th birthday, and I am always flattered when asked if I grew up here. There is so …

Letters: Think about what kind of country you want before going to vote

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 22, 2024

Why is the GOP determined to weasel its way into every aspect of our lives? At one time, it didn’t matter who won a presidential election because most people’s daily lives weren’t affected by …

Walt Handelsman: Campaign drive thru

BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Oct 21, 2024

Clancy DuBos: Affordable housing in NOLA finally getting the attention it deserves

BY CLANCY DuBOS
Updated Oct 21, 2024

While the presidential race is still very much a toss-up, some winners are already certain when the votes are counted in New Orleans on Nov. 5: advocates of affordable housing and persons in n…

Letters: Why isn't the national debt and deficit talked about more in campaign?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

The national debt is over $35.4 trillion dollars.

Letters: Sen. John Kennedy needs to be held accountable for his words

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Sen John Kennedy’s treatment of the Muslim civil rights leader Maya Berry and his accusation that she supports terrorist organizations is despicable. This was after multiple denials by Berry.

Letters: What we need to do to truly unite as a nation again

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

I’m not sure how we developed such divisive, condescending and insulting behaviors as a society, but it is truly destroying the very fabric of our nation. Regardless of where it began, each of…

Letters: La. surgeon general's comments on pandemic raise concern about his qualifications

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

I am compelled to respond to our new surgeon general’s comments regarding preventive measures taken during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As a physician, I expect better. Ralph Abraham’s public…

Letters: Focus on reading using data-driven techniques

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

Enhanced data-driven literacy initiatives are needed to improve reading instruction in Louisiana schools. Implement a 90-minute daily block of literacy instruction in grades one to three. In o…

Letters: LSU fans have learned to deal with heat of day games

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

We call LSU stadium "Death Valley," but as soon as it goes over 100 degrees, everyone is shocked. Maybe we should rename it "Pleasant Valley." Just so you know, in Death Valley, California, it…

Letters: Lies about FEMA could have tragic consequences

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Oct 21, 2024

As someone who lived through Hurricane Katrina, I can deeply sympathize with folks who are severely affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. One of the worst aspects of being a victim of disa…

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BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Oct 20, 2024

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Editorial: Credit for drop in New Orleans crime should be spread around

STAFF EDITORIAL
Updated Oct 20, 2024

Louisiana residents can be forgiven for becoming accustomed to frequent negative reports about New Orleans' crime problem.

Stephanie Grace: Jason Williams makes the case for pragmatic progressivism

BY STEPHANIE GRACE | Staff columnist
Oct 19, 2024

Political analysts can quantify all kinds of things these days, but there’s a limit to where their sophisticated methods can take them. They can’t, for example, climb inside voters’ minds.

Quin Hillyer: In defense of Christopher Columbus

BY QUIN HILLYER
Oct 19, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ big problem connecting with people in the United States who aren’t in coastal woke lands is evident in a three-year-old clip of her sternly lecturing an audience …

Walt Handelsman: Falling fast...

BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Oct 19, 2024

Ron Faucheux: Will the presidential election end in protests?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Oct 18, 2024

Election Day is coming and polls show a close race. But what happens if enough swing states are so close that lawsuits and recount battles hold up the final tally? Will supporters of the loser…

Will Sutton: New Orleans can make affordable housing a priority for future generations

BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist
Updated Oct 18, 2024

Columnist Will Sutton on the New Orleans affordable housing trust fund ballot measure: "If the commitment is written into the charter, there's a higher bar to change or undedicate the revenue;…