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Tag: Equity

Posted inEnvironment

A museum on a former plantation shut down. These environmental activists have a plan to transform it.

Drew Costley by Drew Costley February 29, 2024June 10, 2024
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Study: Could giving teens $50 a week help curb poverty?

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‘We don’t want to consider race’: Louisiana lawsuit could have consequences for Civil Rights Act

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Explainer: As Louisiana takes permitting reins for carbon storage, here’s what you need to know

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Could more traffic enforcement protect New Orleans bicyclists?

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick January 8, 2024June 10, 2024
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Being Black and Pregnant in the Deep South Can Be a Dangerous Combination

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As New Orleans continues to clear encampments, equity concerns arise

Lue Palmer by Lue Palmer December 4, 2023June 10, 2024
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New Tulane study connects abortion, maternal health care access with birth outcomes

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov November 21, 2023June 10, 2024
This photo shows a man kneeling down on a sidewalk, measuring the distance between parts of the sidewalk to see if it complies with ADA regulations. The man is wearing a green and orange Miami Dolphins jacket and black pants. A residential neighborhood serves as the backdrop.
Posted inGovernment, Justice

City fails to fix curb ramps for disabled residents despite federal settlement

Drew Costley by Drew Costley November 20, 2023June 10, 2024
Posted inCulture

National Congress of American Indians convention opens

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