May 2022 Archive

Heartbeat-tracking technology raises patients’ and doctors’ worries
By Darius Tahir Contributing Writer (khn.org) — If someone’s heart skips a beat, tech companies want to let them know about it.
Let The Public Vote on Council Confirmation Power
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Columnist Mayor LaToya Cantrell vetoed an ordinance last week which would give the New Orleans City Council the same confirmation authority of executive branch officials as the Louisiana ...
Orleans Parish School Board votes to oppose state bill that would change charter school autonomy law
By Marta Jewson The Lens At a specially called meeting on last Tuesday, the Orleans Parish School Board passed a resolution opposing a proposed bill sponsored by state Sen. Joe Bouie, Democrat ...
Members of OPSB put their egos ahead students’ best interests
Four members of the Orleans Parish School Board did the unthinkable last Tuesday. They voted for a resolution that opposes state Senator Joseph Bouie Jr.’s SB 404. Senator Bouie’s legislation ...
Prostate Cancer rising in Black America
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. President/CEO National Newspaper Publishers Association As the United States continues to grapple with its legacy of systemic racism, debates on issues such as police brutality and racial ...
Where are we with COVID?
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist I don't know about you, but I am sometimes confused about circumstances which dictate our compliance and action, and what those appropriate actions must/should ...
Republicans block multiple efforts to raise La. minimum wage
By JC Canicosa Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Republicans on a legislative committee blocked multiple bills Thursday that would have raised the minimum wage for Louisiana workers from $7.25, which ties with six ...

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