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Tag: civics 504

Posted inEducation

School Board candidates have different visions for the future of Orleans Parish district

Avatar photo by Safura Syed November 25, 2024April 22, 2025

Jones has touted his experience in education. But a review by Verite News identified serious discrepancies in his resume.

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It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.

by Stateline November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
The new proposal would add a homeownership
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A ‘Housing Trust Fund’ is on New Orleans ballots next month. What do voters need to know?

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius October 18, 2024October 18, 2024
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New Orleans ballot proposal aims to establish workers’ rights in city law. But what will it achieve?

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius October 10, 2024December 11, 2024
Posted inGovernment

Can a progressive upstart defeat Troy Carter in the 2nd District?

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius September 18, 2024September 24, 2024
A new study looked at how black voters in Louisiana's new 6th Congressional District were affected by redistricting efforts.
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Louisiana has a new majority-Black congressional district. Here’s what you need to know

Michelle Liu by Michelle Liu September 16, 2024December 11, 2024
An early voting sign is displayed outside the Algiers Courthouse on Oct. 5, 2023.
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Why don’t residents vote when it counts most?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins September 10, 2024September 19, 2024
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Introducing Civics 504: A field guide to democracy in New Orleans

Verite News Logo by Verite News September 6, 2024September 11, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called a news conference Monday to publicize his signing of an executive order that will monitor “noncitizens” in the state and discourage them from trying to register to vote. 
Posted inGovernment

Gov. Landry targets ‘noncitizens’ in Louisiana, claiming immigrants pose voter fraud risk

Wesley Muller by Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator August 27, 2024September 15, 2024
Posted inGovernment

Appellate court hears arguments to remove two La. Supreme Court candidates

by Julie O’Donoghue | Louisiana Illuminator August 8, 2024September 15, 2024

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