Clancy DuBos' impact on journalism has been enormous. Read moreEditor's note: On Clancy DuBos and his lasting legacy on Gambit and New Orleans
It has been a busy year in the news business here in New Orleans. Read moreCommentary: 2024 once again showed the need for a free and independent press
Early voting runs Friday, Nov. 22, through Nov. 30 except for Thanksgiving Day and Sundays. Read moreCommentary: Our recommendations on proposed amendments on Dec. 7 ballot in New Orleans
Taylor Swift’s three-night stand at the Caesars Superdome was historic, and it holds valuable lessons for future major events in our city. Read moreCommentary: Thank you, Taylor Swift — and Swifties — for visiting New Orleans
In a civilized society, treating human beings as nuisance animals would be seen as morally repugnant. Read moreCommentary: Jeff Landry's war on New Orleans' unhoused is immoral
Early voting in the 2024 election began in Louisiana on Friday, Oct. 18, and continues (except for Sundays) through Tuesday, Oct. 29. In addition to the national contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the local ballot will include one proposed state c… Read moreCommentary: Our election recommendations
A workplace culture that encourages or tolerates abuse, retribution and favoritism harms not just workers, but also citizens. Read moreCommentary: There’s no place for threats and abuse in New Orleans city government
New Orleans’ increasingly reclusive chief executive, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, made a rare public appearance Sept. 30 when she presented her administration’s proposed 2025 budget to the city council. Read moreCommentary: Amid scandals, LaToya Cantrell’s ‘results’ a mixed bag at best
The Friedler family’s story is all too familiar in modern America. Read moreCommentary: In memory of Henry Friedler
The Louisiana State Ethics Board has accused Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson of engaging in nepotism and other ethics violations, the latest in a series of troubling scandals involving the first-term sheriff who was elected as a reformer just three years ago. Read moreCommentary: Susan Hutson’s shaky tenure as New Orleans sheriff continues to disappoint
Many thousands of people will come to New Orleans this week for Southern Decadence to imbibe, dance and celebrate. What began 52 years ago as a moving party by a group of friends from the Treme to the Quarter quickly became an iconic celebration of gay culture and life. Read moreCommentary: New Orleans' Southern Decadence is a joyous celebration of queer life
Despite the impact live music has on Louisiana's economy, none of the state's representatives or senators have acted. Read moreCommentary: Congress must fix the secondary ticket market
Setting a minimum pay for musicians at city events is an easy threshold, but it's only a portion of the city-supported gigs musicians regularly play. Read moreCommentary: New Orleans wage ordinance welcome first step toward better pay for musicians
The city is suddenly enforcing an obscure law that threatens to kill the arts market scene. Read moreCommentary: City should stop using old ordinance to disrupt local markets
Hurricane Beryl’s formation and rapid intensification should be a kick in the pants to start getting ready. Read moreCommentary: The time to prepare for the next storm is now, right now.
All these changes are common sense and appropriate, but it's unfortunate that they became necessary. Read moreCommentary: New Mardi Gras ordinances take aim at ‘the Chad problem’
That’s an imperfect way to run a city, to say the least. Read moreCommentary: New Orleans City Council steps up as Mayor Cantrell steps out
This year’s Pride celebrations come at a dark and uncertain time for Louisiana. Read moreCommentary: Pride events as important as ever amid lawmakers’ attacks
Republican state lawmakers continue to give business interests whatever they want — even if it means exposing kids to harm. Read moreCommentary: Despite rare bright spot, Louisiana lawmakers continue to hit new lows
For years, Jazz Fest has been a rare beacon of positivity for disabled music lovers by making people with mobility issues and other disabilities not only welcome but part of the experience. While other music festivals typically provide only what’s required under the Americans with Disabiliti… Read moreCommentary: Disabled festivalgoers faced inappropriate questions at Jazz Fest
The state's non-stop assault on New Orleans’ right to self-governance has been met with an equally disturbing non-response from Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Read moreCommentary: With New Orleans under siege, Cantrell goes AWOL
There’s a difference between honest criticism and personal attacks. Read moreCommentary: Enough about Cantrell’s private life. Focus on real problems
None of these bills will make Louisiana a better, safer place to live. Read moreCommentary: Time for citizens to call lawmakers and kill bad bills
Getting S&WB’s billing system in order is the most crucial step towards restoring public confidence in the agency. Read moreCommentary: S&WB must first fix billing problems, and state can help
