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WEBOct 1, 2024 · Behind the Lens episode 252: ‘Bleeding out’. Marta Jewson and Katy Reckdahl on a new Louisiana law that requires doctors to keep common maternal health care medications under lock and key. Delaney Dryfoos on a Mississippi River mayors agreement. by Carolyne Heldman October 4, 2024.
Lead pipes, another New Orleans legacy | The Lens
WEB1 day ago · Lead is a toxic metal, used in plumbing for over 2,000 years, that contaminates drinking water through the corrosion of lead pipes and fittings. In Louisiana, a ban on lead pipes took effect in 1988 through the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. But the legislation did not mandate the removal of existing lead infrastructure.
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Pregnant in Louisiana Now, After Roe Fell | The Lens
WEB4 days ago · THE LENS SAT DOWN WITH a pregnant, 38-year-old New Orleans woman to talk about the risk of living in Louisiana in the post-Roe era. Though she has had two miscarriages, she feels a bit more relaxed that her current pregnancy is further along. But she worries if something goes wrong during delivery, …
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WEBMay 25, 2023 · by Nick Chrastil October 1, 2024. A year ago, when Jackson Parish opened its new, unlicensed juvenile jail, kids complained of extended stints of solitary confinement, along with extensive abuse and violations. A DCFS inspection supported those claims, but the agency gave the jail a license anyway. Behind The Lens.
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WEBOct 21, 2021 · The city only directly owns 555 cameras, which are plotted on the map below. The other 420 live video feeds come through a program called Safecam Platinum, which allows private residents and businesses to hook up their cameras to the city system. This is a map of 48 participating Safecam Platinum businesses.
Helping young people leap hurdles | The Lens
WEB5 days ago · Helping young people leap hurdles. A group of talented young African American men had little hope that the city could help them – until they learned the ways that the city could change. On Saturday afternoon, I sat down for two-and-a-half hours with a group of young African American men, between the ages of …
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WEB3 days ago · by Jay Marcano October 10, 2024. To convince Tulane University to divest from fossil fuels, students say, they must fight geography, history, and the school’s academic partnerships with industry. The Lens. Our staff. Contact The Lens. Corrections. About The Lens. The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of …
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WEBSep 9, 2024 · The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. We provide the information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance.