AltWeeklies Wire
Objective Proofnew
It's time for Congress to address the disparity between Louisiana's and Mississippi's relative shares of federal aid stemming from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-25-2007 |
Commentary
Jena's Obvious Injusticenew

If our leaders don't act quickly and decisively, the racial problems in Jena will soon be Louisiana's problems -- and then it will be too late.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-18-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
The Vitter Endnew
David Vitter evokes little pity, particularly among his fellow politicians, many of whom privately describe him as shamelessly self-righteous, blindly ambitious and ruthlessly calculating.
Nagin for Governor?new
Talk continues that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who was re-elected even in the face of criticism for his handling of Hurricane Katrina, might run for governor
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
07-10-2007 |
Commentary
A Political Bombshellnew
Last week's guilty plea by former Orleans Parish School Board president Ellenese Brooks-Simms was the political equivalent of a nuclear bomb.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Presidential Debates Should Come Through New Orleansnew
Choosing New Orleans should be easy for the bi-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
John Georges' October Surprisenew
Businessman John Georges has in mind his own version of an October Surprise for Congressman Bobby Jindal -- a spectacular come-from-behind victory in Louisiana's governor's race. If Georges succeeds, Jindal won't be the only one who's surprised.
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Jefferson's Fall From Gracenew

Fans of The Sopranos now can find a crew for their withdrawal pains -- whenever they need a dose of corruption, betrayal, racketeering, family intrigue, self-dealing, bribery and extortion, they can read the 94-page federal indictment of Congressman Bill Jefferson of Louisiana.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
06-12-2007 |
Commentary
Gov. Kathleen Blanco's Come Undonenew
Despite awful poll numbers and calls for her not to run, Louisiana's governor insists she's suiting up again -- just in case, a gaggle of Democrats waits in the wings.
Picking Up the Piecesnew
After Katrina, New Orleans will need lots of faith, hope -- and the right priorities.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
11-04-2005 |
Commentary