Listening Post NOLA

The Listening Post is a community news service for radio and cell phones, covering issues in New Orleans. To join text hello to 504-303-4348.

[The Trace @teamtrace]

One big, hidden way that teen gun violence activists could change politics as usual is by changing the minds of their parents, not just lawmakers, says an expert who has been studying the gun debate for 20 years. https://t.co/hUvmIAc8y6

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Breaking: @NOLACityCouncil just voted against the cap on the number of strip clubs in the French Quarter.

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Breaking news from @CMaldonadoLens @TheLensNOLA: City Council planning to withdraw ordinance requiring live-monitored security cameras at all alcoholic beverage outlets. https://t.co/nss7zQpoUx for NOLA residents' take on the cameras: https://t.co/oS1gJpKL76

[MaCCNO @musicculture504]

This is fantastic. https://t.co/mYSjfPEY5g

[Jason Williams @RunWithJason]

For the past two days, NOPD leadership received expert training on national best practices to avoid inaccurate arrests & wrongful convictions. Our collaboration, between @InnocenceProjNO and NOPD, to make this first-of-its kind symposium possible has been incredibly inspiring.

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Just discovered @ProPublica's @YouTube channel. Nice way to get the story when you don't have time for a full read. This one from @PropublicaIL is excellent. https://t.co/1ETwLbVAu9

[A Black KAT Among Many @SafetyCreation]

Peace Walk is Saturday, March 10th. https://t.co/t7SI7kfxZu #CapBlackRLSH @LaToyaForNOLA @JaredCBrossett @jrscnola @HealNewOrleans @LP_NOLA

[mrefvaldy @andrewhaeg]

SOLID JOB ALERT: Come work with us! @groundsource is seeking a journalist to help us tell *our* story to the world.

6-month contract to document our work through case studies, reports and videos.

https://t.co/7WdLVU5OSD

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@RunWithJason @LaToya_Cantrell

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

This AM, we sent @NOLACityCouncil and @MayorLandrieu what you told us about your thoughts on security cameras. This afternoon, @StacyHeadNOLA announced she'd defer the vote on NOPD-monitored cameras at ABOs. Causation? No, but click to see what we sent! https://t.co/oS1gJpKL76 https://t.co/zV0mGs7dIl

[Stacy Head @StacyHeadNOLA]

At the request of the administration, I plan to defer action on Ordinance 32,107 related to changes in the city code for alcoholic beverage outlets (ABOs) at tomorrow's regular City Council meeting.

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

So many ways for regular folks to try balancing the budget. @CBNOnola made this one for NOLA https://t.co/ph8mFny7Bx
@ManshipSchool just made this one for LA https://t.co/bPpFZoA1F6. Here's what we heard when we asked New Orleans about their $ priorities: https://t.co/G5DWv1Xqan

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Thank you, Ms. Robinson! The people needed you. https://t.co/axCX4GqWUQ

[New Orleans Advocate @theadvocateno]

Video: Iconic 'Mr. Okra' truck spotted back on route with daughter behind the wheel (and the PA system) https://t.co/vTDmqg3ESF

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This month, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Engagement is hosting a roundtable about responding to the opioid crisis. Registration is now open https://t.co/6sNLglTSL5 For more on this, see our show: https://t.co/A8GJ1bSSwT

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Missed our show yesterday and still want to hear what New Orleans thinks about surveillance? No problem, you've got options: 1) Tune in to @WWNO on Tuesday at 8:30AM and/or 2) Find our online version + extras here! https://t.co/oS1gJpKL76

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Shout out to @LP_NOLA producer Natalie Yahr for this print story, published in @scalawagmag in English & Spanish! https://t.co/Z7TQm8DeNk

[Scalawag @scalawagmag]

“We are joining the demonstrations because we’re really not pleased with what’s happening with the elections in our country,” he says. “They’re committing fraud, really, and we want everything to be done honestly.”

Lea en Español:
https://t.co/rASGJSQT5n

https://t.co/3eVbLFwhwQ

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Tune in to @WWNO at 6:30 this evening for this month's Listening Post show, 8 action-packed minutes on New Orleanians' thoughts on the new surveillance cameras.

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@Crimealytics Congrats, Jeff! It doesn't compare to the joy of your babies coming home, but we cited your analysis in our research for today's Listening Post show! https://t.co/XrrEUOraDv

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In honor of the late Mr. Okra, we want to hear what he meant to you. Take our two-question survey here: https://t.co/Nq4Tkfrzm8 #groundsourcing

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Our February show, all about surveillance in New Orleans, airs tomorrow at 1:30 & 6:30 PM on @WWNO. New Orleans, you had a lot to say on this issue, so It's a jam-packed 8 minutes!

[Listening Post NOLA @LP_NOLA]

Heading to City Hall for the Smash Surveillance Fiesta organized by @CongresoNOLA, ready to hear what YOU have to say about the city's new surveillance plan! Come talk with us! https://t.co/GYCeBUcHDA