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And justice for all… Reforming marijuana laws in Louisiana
By Marjorie R. Esman Guest Columnist The growing movement to reform marijuana laws is the outgrowth of a dramatic shift in attitude that has occurred
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By Travis M. Andrews Contributing Writer The post-Katrina education landscape in New Orleans may be a great experiment, but in many ways, it’s also a battleground. Young American Muslims coming of age post 9/11
By Nina Porzucki Contributing Writer (Special from PRI’s The World and New America Media) – Alexandra Minter, a sophomore at Tufts University was working on a video for her Arabic class last ... Landrieu seeks property tax increase; Money to be used for consent decrees
By Tyler Bridges and Charles Maldonado thelensnola.org A New Orleans property tax increase sought by Mayor Mitch Landrieu is quietly making its way through the Legislature, which is the first step ... LSU study: Damaged minnow shows BP oil seeping into coastal food chain
By Bob Marshall thelensnola.org A minnow considered the canary in Louisiana’s coastal ecosystem can’t shake the hydrocarbon cough it picked up when BPs oil started washing ashore three years ago. Jazz Fest in review: First weekend
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Excellent musicianship is key to great performances whether listening to local or national jazz artists, a gospel choir, some solid, soul, zydeco, brass bands or anything in ... Fed’s streetcar training program carries a hefty price tag
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer This spring, 13 residents completed a year of classes and hands-on training in streetcar maintenance, funded by the feds and run by the New Orleans Regional Transit ... President Obama taps Charlotte mayor as transportation secretary
By Hazel Trice Edney Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — President Obama has made his first nomination of an African-American to his cabinet this term, winning accolades from some African-American leaders. Landrieu’s gun votes improve her 2014 polls
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Political pundits were stumped by Sen. Mary Landrieu’s decision to vote against bans on assault weapons but for expanded background checks in the recent post-Newtown gun bill. ...
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