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Special Counsel to Mayor
@HelenaMorenola.com
#DefendNola
After years of broken promises from past admins, demolition has finally begun on the long shuttered and dangerous DeGaulle Manor site. Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
and our team get it done ✅
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8 days ago
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Burnside: "As a veteran, please do not treat Confederate dead just like veterans. They fought for a different country and for very different values."
www.nola.com/opinions/let...
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Letters: Confederates fought for a different country
As a veteran, please do not treat Confederate dead just like veterans. They fought for a different country and for very different values.
https://www.nola.com/opinions/letters/confederates-fought-for-a-different-country/article_1ba9d51b-ec7b-46c6-9e41-3e47167886e4.html#tncms-source=opinion-featured
8 days ago
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"See How New Republican Maps Split Up Black Voters" via the
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
13 days ago
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Today
@helenamorenola.com
endorsed Jamie Davis for
#LASen
. Louisiana needs a Senator fighting for affordability in DC!
@jamiedavisforla.bsky.social
14 days ago
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14 days ago
New Orleans mayor endorses Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate
#lasen
#LAFirstNews
www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/politic...
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New Orleans mayor endorses Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno endorsed Jamie Davis for Louisiana U.S. Senate, his campaign announced Tuesday morning.
https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/political-news/helena-moreno-supports-jamie-davis/
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When's the best time for news? Friday night of course! Tonight, Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
announced the City was seeking a REHEARING at the LA Supreme Court of the Orleans Clerk case, an effort to protect the people's vote and sanctity of the electoral process:
www.nola.com/news/new-orl...
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New Orleans seeks new hearing at La. Supreme Court over court clerk challenge
The high court narrowly endorsed the controversial legislation in a split ruling Monday, swatting down arguments that the law created a new office and unlawfully implanted Chelsea Richard Napoleon, th...
https://www.nola.com/news/new-orleans-supreme-court-clerk/article_1d0fd442-ac0e-41e2-93ee-63929a8be9ff.html#tncms-source=featured-3
25 days ago
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"One of the long-term probs w/ SWBNO's performance is that it's been hard to identify who is truly responsible and in charge. People are sick and tired of the finger pointing and want to see results." Changes are coming soon, w/ new state law that gives locals control:
www.nola.com/news/new-orl...
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New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno convenes group to seek changes to S&WB
The first recommendations are expected within the next two months, and they will likely examine how the 11-member utility board is structured.
https://www.nola.com/news/new-orleans-mayor-helena-moreno-convenes-group-to-seek-changes-to-s-wb/article_2a74b616-abf2-4fe9-b946-fa720af7584b.html#tncms-source=featured-3
28 days ago
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Bad
#LaLege
session, marked by relentless attacks on New Orleans, its power & people. We spoke up/fought back where it mattered, but we kept our head down and did work. Results? 🚧 Big SWBNO Reform 💵 $40m saved via on MPRS fines/fees 🏢 Reform FQ/CBD Authorities 💸 $5m for Lincoln Beach, $16m Muni Aud
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City Notes Key Legislative Progress
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/419f346
28 days ago
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ICYMI Busy week for
@helenamorenola.com
full of🚦,🚨,🧑⚖, and more: 🚦 Moreno Admin unveils plan to fix lights 🚨 SWB Fee Proposal Fails Fairness, Accountability Tests:
www.nola.com/news/sewerag...
🧑⚖ Judges Rule Wisner Assets Belong to People
www.nola.com/news/politic...
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There's a new plan to fix New Orleans' aging traffic lights, Mayor Helena Moreno announces
New Orleans manages more than 400 traffic signals, though much of the infrastructure is beyond its usable life and includes faulty wiring that causes the signals to flash red after rainfall.
https://www.nola.com/news/helena-moreno-unveils-plan-to-upgrade-traffic-signals/article_2da90df9-d902-48a0-a40a-366a9722b227.html
about 1 month ago
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In a major legal victory for Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
and
@nolacitycouncil.bsky.social
, 4th circuit "Ruling confirms what we all know — that Wisner belongs to the people; Trust dissolved; and heirs fight to shackle this land for their own gain was misguided" - Moreno
www.nola.com/news/politic...
about 1 month ago
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New Orleans Absolutely Pummeled the Statewide
#lalege
Amendments: Votes against amendments in ORLEANS ONLY: NO ON #1 --> 90.76% (statewide: 78%) NO ON #2 --> 83.63% (64%) NO ON #3 --> 71.20% (58%) NO ON #4 --> 84.08% (66%) NO ON #5 --> 83.77% (76%)
about 1 month ago
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Voters continue to viciously reject complex, ideological agenda foisted upon them by legislature. Omens for '27 as gov/majority lege seem out of touch with voters across state.
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about 1 month ago
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Big John
about 2 months ago
Louisiana’s AG threatened to remove 7 elected New Orleans officials, all but 1 of whom are Black or Latina, under an obscure 1873 law. But that threat may violate another state law, the lawmakers aren’t backing off & it’s all part of a bigger fight over Black power
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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Louisiana Attorney General's threat to take over New Orleans sparks outrage
It was another wild day in Louisiana politics Wednesday as Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened to unilaterally remove from office seven duly elected officials in New Orleans – all but
https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/politics_elections/louisiana-attorney-generals-threat-to-take-over-new-orleans-sparks-outrage/article_9f8712df-cd59-4d6e-8a56-cf242c0b65db.html
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“This Is Getting Dangerous” -
@jamellebouie.net
tackles the reality of winner-take-all politics
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Opinion | This Is Getting Dangerous
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/opinion/callais-voting-rights-roberts-court.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
about 2 months ago
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There's that little thing we say about New Orleans: Won’t Bow Down. Don’t Know How.
www.nola.com/news/politic...
about 2 months ago
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Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
responds to threatening letter from Attorney General that targeted eight New Orleans officials over Orleans Clerk of Court appointment. 👀 WATCH:
www.instagram.com/reel/DYSjXDo...
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Helena Moreno on Instagram: "My response to State AG Murrill threatening to remove me as mayor in an effort to influence and change my supportive position of the Council’s recent action to appoint an ...
1,683 likes, 251 comments - helenamorenola on May 13, 2026: "My response to State AG Murrill threatening to remove me as mayor in an effort to influence and change my supportive position of the Counci...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYSjXDoxrRO/?igsh=MXJlc3NrYmJjOTF4ZA==
about 2 months ago
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Yesterday, New Orleans leaders including Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
, DA Jason Williams and Council President
@jpmorrell.bsky.social
joined
@reptroycarter.bsky.social
to stand up for justice and against maps that disenfranchise black voters. Packed house at Dillard!
about 2 months ago
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NEWS: Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
notifying
@nolacitycouncil.bsky.social
members of a vacancy in the Orleans Parish clerk of court position. The
#LaLege
action has formed a newly created office that by judicial and legal precedent is vacant. Therefore, an election must be called to fill that office.
about 2 months ago
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Tomorrow LA Senate will begin redistricting debate. Maps posted here:
legis.la.gov/legis/Agenda...
#LaLege
Monday, join
@reptroycarter.bsky.social
and
@helenamorenola.com
for a town hall on redistricting:
about 2 months ago
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Today, Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
, OPSB leadership and
@nolacitycouncil.bsky.social
leaders announced a deal to finally end years of dispute over tax collection. Settlement restores fiscal security to all parties and puts New Orleans kids first.
about 2 months ago
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TOMORROW: Joint
@helenamorenola.com
/ OPSB presser for big announcement 📣 230p @ City Hall Pressroom. More TK
about 2 months ago
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BIG: Clerk Calvin Duncan WILL take office after Federal Judge enjoins state law attempting to merge crim/civil court clerks. Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
statement here: “..the will of the people should be respected..”
about 2 months ago
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Today, Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
announced the results of our Admin’s early work to advance elevated city services. The quality of life improvements in Algiers are already significant: ✅ 200 newly filled potholes ✅ 30 fixed streetlights ✅ Removal of illegal dumping ✅ Water Main repairs + more
2 months ago
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JP Morrell
2 months ago
New Orleans Day is back at the State Capitol and better than ever! 💥 After many years of New Orleans Day falling to the wayside, the Moreno Administration has brought the festivities back to
#lalege
! This is just another example of the renewed regional partnerships that the City of New Orleans …
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Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
on today’s SCOTUS ruling striking down LA’s congressional map: “Today’s decision is a step backward for fair representation in Louisiana and across the country. [cont]
2 months ago
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Big News 📰
@helenamorenola.com
team announces deal to infuse $100m into city reserves, stabilizing city finances and fortifying our case for a bond rating increase. More here:
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Proposed Agreement to Deliver Over $100 Million Cash Infusion to Stabilize City Finances
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/414e942
2 months ago
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NEWS: Tomorrow,
@helenamorenola.com
to make major announcement on path to stabilizing New Orleans city finances with major cash infusion. 📣 11a at City Hall.
2 months ago
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Big SWBNO reform bill by Rep. Hilfrety and key to
@helenamorenola.com
legislative package PASSES House 89-8!
legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDo...
2 months ago
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Happening TOMORROW @ 11a:
@helenamorenola.com
will detail her breakneck pace ⚡️ over the first 100 days as Mayor. Highlights: ✅ 2300+ lights repaired; 10k potholes repaired; 2 new grocery stores ✅ 90% reduction in unnecessary travel & $8m reduction in overtime ✅ New in-house paving and repair teams
2 months ago
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ICYMI:
@helenamorenola.com
admin didn't just talk about smart budget reform - we walked the walk. New reporting shows we've: 📉Cut unnecessary travel expenses by 90% (!!) 📉Reduced overtime by 44%
www.nola.com/news/politic...
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Helena Moreno’s administration touts saving on employee travel, overtime costs
The city spent $7,800 on travel expenses in the first three months of the year. The change comes after former Mayor Latoya Cantrell faced heavy criticism and a federal indictment over her travel expen...
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/moreno-budget-savings/article_c86228e2-b64b-46b4-802c-78a201851cbc.html#tncms-source=featured-2
2 months ago
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TOMORROW: Comprehensive SWBNO reform returning significant powers to city from state to be heard in
#LaLege
House local/muni committee. Mayor
@helenamorenola.com
will testify in support. HB573 by Rep. Hilfrety gives city leaders broad authority to reform/direct SWBNO:
legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDo...
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https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462153
3 months ago
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Great new polling analysis from
@gelliottmorris.com
on Democrats issue: "New poll: Democrats' real problem isn't being too liberal — it's being seen as too weak"
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...
4 months ago
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New from
@helenamorenola.com
—> Full ‘know your rights’ guide and legal resources available at
www.helenamorenola.com/communityresources
7 months ago
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NEW: New Orleans mayor-elect Helena Moreno said Wednesday she is “concerned” about residents’ due process rights being violated when the U.S. Border Patrol ramps up operations in the city.
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Mayor-elect Helena Moreno ‘concerned’ about due process in New Orleans Border Patrol sweeps
“I also think it's important to…put out a little bit of a call to action from our legal community to see if they potentially could volunteer services,” the mayor said.
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/mayor-elect-helena-moreno-concerned-about-due-process-in-new-orleans-border-patrol-sweeps/article_9b98e29e-56b7-48ca-a31a-93170f9c5169.html
7 months ago
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Felt like I saw this newspaper piece before... and I did? But in the alt weekly? 🤔
9 months ago
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“Going Up” ⏫🔥
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10 months ago
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"America's power bills surge as AI strains an aging grid" The price of electricity is up 32% in five years...
www.axios.com/2025/08/29/e...
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5 reasons your electric bill is surging
Prices are up and projected to keep rising in 2026.
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/29/electric-power-bill-costs-ai-grid-reasons?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosgenerate&stream=top
10 months ago
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The gulf south is in the bullseye. “Damage from extreme weather will cost $32 billion annually across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida by 2050 in a "middle of the road" climate change scenario”
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Climate change will cost these states tens of billions by 2050
The Urban Institute's analysis is based on FEMA's Future Risk Index.
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/21/climate-change-extreme-weather-gulf-coast-costs?utm_source=newsletter
10 months ago
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Jeff Asher
11 months ago
New this week: crime plunged in the first half of 2025 including massive drops in murder and auto theft. My look at the nation's crime trends so far this year:
jasher.substack.com/p/assessing-...
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Assessing Crime At Midyear
The trends aren't set in stone but they are clearly established.
https://jasher.substack.com/p/assessing-crime-at-midyear
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Read
@rjamesfinn.bsky.social
on
@helenamorenola.com
first big media campaign rolling out across all platforms. Helena's ready to lead boldly with her heart and a real concrete vision to lead our city in a new direction 🚀 See more and watch the ads here:
www.nola.com/news/politic...
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Helena Moreno launches new TV ads, first of New Orleans mayor's race. See what she said.
Helena Moreno launches first TV ads of New Orleans mayor's race. Here's what she said.
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/helena-moreno-mayor-campaign-ads/article_23bd6fb7-6fe7-4f4b-a8d8-e45ef948aa28.html
12 months ago
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Big John
12 months ago
Mayoral candidate Helena Moreno tells Reddit it's a ‘dangerous time for New Orleans’
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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Mayoral candidate Helena Moreno tells Reddit it's a ‘dangerous time for New Orleans’
The vice president of the New Orleans City Council says she will focus on blight, infrastructural woes and public transit, and praised New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his push f...
https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/the_latest/mayoral-candidate-helena-moreno-tells-reddit-its-a-dangerous-time-for-new-orleans/article_a2d606bf-9da0-4810-8f24-976830bf82f7.html
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Andrew Tuozzolo
Don Moynihan
about 1 year ago
New, from me: They are trying to shove through the massive reconciliation bill as quickly as possible. Stepping back, the bill is: *an assault on the poor to benefit the richest *an assault on freedom *an assault on the future
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-re...
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How the reconciliation bill would change America
An assault on the poor, on freedom and the future
https://donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-reconciliation-bill-would
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Uneven climate risks across communities especially affect New Orleans. "In New Orleans, for example, about 95% of Asian homeowners, 92% of Black homeowners and 86% of Hispanic homeowners are vulnerable to flooding, compared to 76% of white homeowners."
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Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities, EPA report finds
"This report punctuates the urgency of equitable action on climate change," the EPA said.
https://www.axios.com/2021/09/02/epa-report-climate-change-marginalized-communities?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosgenerate&stream=top
about 1 year ago
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Jimmy Harris delivers better than anyone in Lege, but does it quietly. When I first started, we were both aides to powerful pols who were sometimes at odds. But Jimmy was always awesome to work with. Unpretentious and smart. Great
@rjamesfinn.bsky.social
piece.
www.nola.com/news/politic...
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How an under-the-radar Democrat brings millions home to New Orleans from GOP-led Legislature
At the state Capitol in Baton Rouge, he's New Orleans' most powerful advocate. Most New Orleanians don't know him.
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/jimmy-harris-new-orleans-senate/article_7525514a-e3cd-47ee-aaf8-519103e8be71.html
about 1 year ago
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Blackout last week caused by unplanned plant outages and lack of transmission capacity:
www.nola.com/news/busines...
For years, fmr
@nolautilities.bsky.social
chair
@helenamorenola.com
fought for more transmission lines, but utilities said no... for e.g. 2021:
www.all4energy.org/wp-content/u...
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https://www.all4energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2021-05-24_miso_letter_CM_moreno.pdf
about 1 year ago
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For those of you scoring latest Entergy power outage for New Orleans at home, a clue:
EIA.gov
showing both Louisiana nuclear plants DOWN as of today shorting us 2GW(!!) of generation. MISO runs the grid. Entergy/Cleco run power plants. If the plants don't make juice, MISO can't send it.
about 1 year ago
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Andrew Tuozzolo
skooks
about 1 year ago
Massive feature in the T-P this morning about the multiple challenges to maintaining the Mississippi River as a shipping channel and as a source of fresh water amid rising seas, saltwater intrusion, and its own changing dynamics.
www.nola.com/news/environ...
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The River's Reckoning: The Mississippi created Louisiana, but can we contend with its new era?
Louisiana’s reliance on the Mississippi means the mighty river can take away as much as it gives – and both the state and the nation are reaching a moment of reckoning. “The river’s constantly trying...
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/mississippi-river-louisiana/article_a72f6d8d-7df8-4de7-9a96-d3691337302e.html#tncms-source=featured-top
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When Michelle Obama wanted healthier food for kids and in gov programs = tyranny nanny state liberals. When RFK Jr. and right wingers do it to even greater extent? = "Make America Healthy Again"
www.nola.com/news/healthc...
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https://www.nola.com/news/healthcare_hospitals/louisiana-snap-soda-ban-nutrition-bill/article_0ebec887-cf8a-4e6f-8982-4f6a4adcd37b.html#tncms-source=featured-2
about 1 year ago
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Andrew Tuozzolo
skooks
over 1 year ago
JP had Dan Stein on his little podcast thingy
youtu.be/2Sp6Vqk2CUo?...
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Dan Stein Breaks Down The Insurance Crisis FEAT. Dan Stein
YouTube video by JP Morrell (#AskJP)
https://youtu.be/2Sp6Vqk2CUo?si=DUhIJL7s2b9TU3z8
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Andrew Tuozzolo
Brian Beutler
over 1 year ago
Good on
@gregsargent.bsky.social
for reporting this from “blue town that shifted red” rather than from a diner in Trump country where everyone loves Trump. Something for everyone here, no matter your theory of what happened in 2024.
newrepublic.com/article/1908...
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This Small Rust-Belt City Holds the Secret to Democrats’ Latino Woes
Latino voters shifted dramatically toward Trump in the last election. Reading, Pennsylvania offers a clue to how Democrats can claw them back.
https://newrepublic.com/article/190897/reading-pennsylvania-democrats-latino-voter-problem
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