AltWeeklies Wire
Young and Homeless in New Orleansnew
As foster kids ‘age out’ of the system, many of them end up on the streets.
Gambit |
Della Hasselle and Alex Woodward |
12-11-2015 |
Homelessness
Tags: New Orleans
Medical Marijuana in Louisiana: When?new
The state approves medical marijuana for some illnesses — but prescriptions are years away.
Same-Sex Marriage Comes to Louisiananew
After the U.S. Supreme Court decision, New Orleans saw its first gay weddings.
The Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Can Bring On Depression, PTSDnew
Mental health experts warn that the stories and images from the federal flood can be harmful.
Tags: anniversary
Abused … Then Evictednew
Victims of domestic violence in Louisiana often deal with eviction as well. A new law aims to help them
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
05-06-2015 |
The War on Women
Undocumentednew
The uncertain future Honduran immigrant children face in New Orleans.
Gambit |
Kari Dequine Harden |
12-05-2014 |
Immigration
Uber’s Bumpy Start in New Orleansnew
During the nearly seven months it took to legalize the ride-sharing service Uber in New Orleans, the main argument in favor it was also a slam against the current New Orleans taxi industry: There aren't enough reliable rides in town.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
09-30-2014 |
Transportation
Same-Sex Marriage in Louisiananew
A setback for same-sex marriage proponents, but plaintiffs vow an appeal.
Same-Sex Marriage in Louisiananew
A lawsuit in federal court is challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
"NOLA Needs Uber" — or does it?new
How the New Orleans City Council is planning to overhaul transportation laws and fees.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
06-27-2014 |
Transportation
How will Obamacare affect musicians?new
Jef Rouner looks at the Affordable Care Act in action for Houston artists.
Tags: Houston
Louisiana legislators prepare to regulate e-cigsnew
Alex Woodward reports that a smoking ban seems off the table this year, but Baton Rouge is taking a look at electronic cigarettes
The Grass Menagerienew
Marijuana use is largely kept in the dark in Louisiana, but lawmakers will consider a number of pot reform laws this year.
Why New Orleans Doesn't Have Ubernew
New Orleans resists alternatives to traditional taxi cabs.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
02-05-2014 |
Transportation
