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Attorney Lauren Hall (left), an attorney and co-founder of Below Sea Level Aid, and Natalie Rupp, the executive director of the Trans Income Project, sit in City Council chambers during a May 8, 2025 council meeting.
Posted inGovernment, Justice, News

City Council passes law to protect sex workers from arrest, prosecution at local level

Avatar photo by Safura Syed May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance on Thursday (May 8) that will protect sex workers from arrest and prosecution for prostitution when they have reported crimes committed against them while working.

Posted inHousing

Contract for Landry’s temporary homeless shelter went to politically connected firm

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius and Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator January 16, 2025January 17, 2025
Family members of Dorothy Mae Taylor gather around a historical marker celebrating the trailblazing politician's life at Mount Zion United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.
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Historical marker unveiled to honor trailblazer Dorothy Mae Taylor

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson November 11, 2024November 11, 2024
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After homeless encampment sweeps, councilmember pushes city to enter into formal agreement with State Police

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius October 29, 2024October 30, 2024
Posted inGovernment

Amid River District disputes, council members call for state changes to property tax breaks

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov January 10, 2024January 11, 2024
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As city closes encampment, some residents have nowhere to go

Lue Palmer by Lue Palmer November 17, 2023November 27, 2023
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