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Robert Collins is a professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy at Dillard, where he holds the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professorship. He previously held positions as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and associate vice president for academic affairs at Dillard. He also served on the Urban Planning faculty at Harvard University. Before entering academia, he had a career as a congressional staffer, working for former U.S. Sen. Bennett Johnston.

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A look back at a tumultuous year in New Orleans politics

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins December 12, 2023August 13, 2024
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State of apathy: Louisiana election season ends with a whimper, not a bang

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
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What can the Louisiana Democratic Party learn from recent wins by red state Democrats?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins November 14, 2023November 13, 2023
An early voting sign is displayed outside the Algiers Courthouse on Oct. 5, 2023.
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Bland gubernatorial election threatens to suppress voter turnout

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins October 10, 2023August 13, 2024
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Jeff Landry Dominates Governor’s Debate in Absence

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins September 12, 2023August 13, 2024
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X factors: Dark money, infighting could change governor’s race

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins August 16, 2023August 13, 2024
Collins redistricting column
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End game: Why Louisiana should stop defending gerrymandered congressional maps

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins July 11, 2023August 13, 2024
New Orleans and Baton Rouge
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What did the legislative session mean for New Orleans?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins June 13, 2023August 13, 2024
Cantrell known unknowns
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Known unknowns: Political pitfalls awaiting the mayor

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins May 9, 2023August 13, 2024
Black political groups
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The rise and fall of Black political organizations in New Orleans

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins April 11, 2023August 13, 2024

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