Opinions and Editorials

James Gill: With LSU and Caesars Sportsbook, all bets are belatedly off

BY JAMES GILL | Contributing writer
14 hrs ago

With an unmistakable air of virtuous self-denial, LSU has announced it is ending its partnership with Caesars Sportsbook.

Will Sutton: Big talent from a small Louisiana town saved our nation

BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist
15 hrs ago

Shalanda Young could teach a course on standing your ground, listening to people with whom you vehemently disagree and then finding enough common ground to cool hot heads and move things forward.

Editorial: It’s college baseball’s Sweet 16, and go Tigers!

STAFF EDITORIAL
22 hrs ago

LSU hosts one of eight super regional clashes in the race to go to Omaha for the College World Series, and not surprisingly, we’re pulling for the Tigers on Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Editorial: Finally, a bipartisan gun safety law in Louisiana

STAFF EDITORIAL
23 hrs ago

Amid the many “pro-gun” bills Louisiana lawmakers considered this year, one stands out for both its bipartisan support and its common-sense approach to the pressing issue of firearm safety.

Guest column: Union rights for New Orleans city workers would benefit all

BY LEE M. ABBOTT
Jun 8, 2023

In the next few weeks, New Orleans city workers may finally have union rights codified in our City Code. The Right to Collective Bargaining Ordinance, introduced by City Council member Helena …

Guest column: Capturing methane would be a win for the state's bottom line, and for the environment

BY NED RANDOLPH AND AUTUM HANNA
Updated 15 hrs ago

Oil and gas producers in Louisiana waste millions of dollars of natural gas every year. In 2019, the $82 million of wasted gas could have powered two-thirds of Louisiana households for a year.…

Letters: Trump outdone by nasty town hall audience

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

As Steve Roberts noted in his column regarding how the media should cover Donald Trump, the audience cheered and applauded every lie or outrageous statement Trump made at the CNN Town Hall sev…

Walt Handelsman: Sports Washing

BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Jun 8, 2023

Letters: What's next target for gender crusaders? Mardi Gras?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

I find it interesting and hypocritical that the legislators of our state who adore Mardi Gras are supportive of this new House Bill 466, which would outlaw discussion of gender and sexual iden…

Letters: Student debt forgiveness should have consequences later in life

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

The Supreme Court will be ruling on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan later this month. In the event the plan is ruled constitutional, I propose this.

Editorial: A beloved local institution evolves with the times

STAFF EDITORIAL
Jun 8, 2023

The reopening of the revamped Aquarium of the Americas, now half of a joint attraction that includes the relocated Audubon Insectarium, marks a big bet that the Audubon Nature Institute is pla…

Editorial: We need NOPD transparency about interstate shootings

STAFF EDITORIAL
Jun 8, 2023

Shootings along I-10 in New Orleans East have become so commonplace that many commuters now take alternative routes through that part of town. That's an untenable situation. Whatever law enfor…

Editorial: In Denham Springs, an officer pays the highest price for public safety

STAFF EDITORIAL
Jun 8, 2023

After almost 30 years in law enforcement, Cpl. Shawn Kelly paid the highest price for his community: The Denham Springs officer was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Letters: Suspended lawyer fought for FNBC's victims

Jun 7, 2023

I come from a family that always fought hard for the little guy (or defrauded widows). The whole world knows FNBC loans were bought by predators who ruthlessly collect millions more than they …

Letters: Grace King community will miss dedicated teachers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Kudos to the Times-Picayune's touching article about the closing of Grace King High School, where I met Robert Flannery, who substitute taught there for the past seven years. He retired with t…

Pastor: Methodists who remained have hopeful story

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

I proudly serve as senior minister of University United Methodist Church on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, and have been an ordained pastor for close to 20 years.

Letters: Just pick up the trash

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Both Gov. John Bel Edwards and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome have appointed special litter task forces to help with the growing litter problem. To date, if they have met, neither shows much promi…

Letters: What's preventing mental health providers like me from helping kids with autism

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Autism is more prevalent than ever. Yet, it's growing harder for children with autism to access the mental health care they need.

Letters: Haynes Academy departure creates new concerns

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

The Cottam Park and Crestmont neighborhoods are looking forward to a respite from school traffic nightmares and parking issues as Haynes Academy exits their neighborhoods. As most people know,…

Editorial: Plenty of revenue, but less money for children

STAFF EDITORIAL
Jun 7, 2023

In theory, everybody is in favor of early childhood education.

Walt Handelsman: Virtual Reality Reality

BY WALT HANDELSMAN | Staff editorial cartoonist
Jun 6, 2023

Dickie Brennan: Coastal plan deserves our full support

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 6, 2023

As a restaurant owner, lifelong resident of Louisiana and secretary of the Pontchartrain Conservancy’s board of directors, I know firsthand how important our coast is to our state's culture, e…

Letters: House Bill 466 is nonsensical, and just plain mean

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 6, 2023

House Bill 466 prohibits any school employee from "discussing his own sexual orientation or gender identity." So a teacher married to someone of the opposite sex would not be able to talk abou…

Letters: Dead bees, dead bugs leave humans unprotected

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 6, 2023

Are we preparing a darkness darker than the old darkness?

Will Sutton: I agree with this approach to sexually explicit books. Do you?

BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist
Jun 6, 2023

It continues to amaze me that some people fight like crazy to keep books out of the hands of children.

Clancy DuBos: The gloves come off early in the governor's race

BY CLANCY DUBOS
Jun 6, 2023

The Oct. 14 gubernatorial primary is more than four months away, but already the gloves are off in the contest for Louisiana’s biggest political prize.

Editorial: As bombs rain on Kyiv, a lesson from D-Day resonates

STAFF EDITORIAL
Jun 6, 2023

Editor's Note: This editorial, slightly revised, is published annually as tribute to D-Day.

John M. Barry: It's not too late to get oil and gas industry to fix what it broke -- but it soon will be

BY JOHN M. BARRY
Jun 5, 2023

Ten years ago the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East-- the levee board responsible for protecting the east bank of metro New Orleans-- authorized a law firm to sue oil, gas an…