Public Affairs

My first career was teaching – a passion I have even today as a business owner. And I am touched when former students tell me what a difference I made.

With the Mississippi River at epic heights, it’s critical to examine National Flood Insurance. For the 2019 NFIP reform package, GNO, Inc.’s Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance underscores:

In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. He bounded off his campaign plane in conservative Augusta, Georgia, for another obligatory meeting with local reporters.

Weary of today’s political climate? Reclaim civil discourse through the Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice U.S. Constitution course, presented by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

As midterms approach, female candidates lag behind their male counterparts. A recent panel of women elected officials revealed some interesting observations. Women:

Looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, we are thrilled about the new developments that will give visitors and locals alike even more reasons to love the Big Easy.

HI USA will award several $2,000 travel scholarships to underserved New Orleanians, ages 18-30, to support educational or service learning journeys abroad.

Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains and supports Democratic women who want to run for office. Emerge Louisiana launched in 2017 as the 19th state in the Emerge America network.

Did you know tourism is New Orleans’ largest industry? Hospitality and tourism employ more than 89,000 New Orleanians and generate billions of dollars annually.

Eyewitness misidentifications are the leading cause of wrongful convictions in this country. In Louisiana alone, studies reveal that 14 out of 15 exonerated cases involved eyewitness misidentification.

I would like to thank you for your support of New Orleans Catholic Schools. Last year had its challenges, but with challenges come opportunities. I am proud of how our Catholic schools responded.

The last time this many women ran for office was 1992, the “Year of the Woman.” In 2018, record numbers of women are campaigning from both parties – and winning. What took us so long?

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobbies U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.

Women have been talking amongst ourselves for years about the obstacles we face in our careers. That’s a major reason the #MeToo movement has exploded. Not every woman has been sexually assaulted at work – but every woman knows how it feels to be marginalized, ignored and disrespected.

Everyone faces seasons of uncertainty. There is a real, pervasive need for help for people in times of crisis because of acute or chronic behavioral health issues. St. Tammany recognized this and created Safe Haven, a network of professional behavioral health care programs, to be the answer.

Operation Angel is reshaping the war on drugs using a community-based approach. Now, those suffering from addiction (any addiction) can walk into any law enforcement agency in St. Tammany Parish and seek help. Within minutes, they will be in the back seat of a police car on their way to a treatment facility to start their road to recovery.

What is happening at your child’s school? Property taxes going up? New restaurant coming to town? Is that nursing home safe for mom?

One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:

Publics worldwide overwhelmingly agree that the news media should be unbiased in their political coverage: A median of 75% across 38 countries, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

In the Louisiana State Legislature, where all salaries are equal, why is it that the body continues to reject bills that provide equal pay for women? State legislator Helena Moreno believes that sometimes her counterparts might be the reason, often siding with males to protect businesses in rural communities.

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has revived the country’s contentious gun control debate, this time activated by students in the Parkland, Florida school.

While it’s impossible to fill Dr. King’s shoes, the CBC continues to honor his legacy. The policies we promote and the tactics we use are proof. We legislate, debate and convene. We also boycott, sit-in and kneel.

Have you heard of #LA_undetectable? It’s a new movement in HIV treatment and prevention, based on a successful model in San Francisco, with NOLA’s Dr. MarkAlain Dery at the forefront. Dr. Dery believes that we can become the first HIV-free generation, despite the many social determinants that people in Louisiana face.

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) employs 13 professionally trained chaplains that work in community settings, primarily hospitals and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

I painted the men and women veterans in “Portraits of Courage” to honor their service and show my respect for their sacrifice and courage. I hope to draw attention to the challenges some face when they transition to civilian life – and the need for our country to better address them.

The last two months have proven how thoroughly destructive a macho culture can be in the workplace.

For the first time in history, a woman will serve as mayor of New Orleans! LaToya Cantrell will take office in May of 2018. City councilwoman and now mayor-elect, Cantrell earned her victory in a landslide election.

The 2018NOLA Foundation announced its Next 300 Challenge and opened the application process for qualified entrepreneurs. This opportunity will support social change-makers with implementable, collaborative and innovative ideas that will positively affect our city over the next 300 years.

According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Because of this alarming statistic, October turns pink each year as it becomes dedicated to breast cancer awareness.