@dcbigjohn

Gogo fanatic, crawfish lover, @The_Gambit Editor. Formerly of BuzzFeed, one time bouncer. send me tips and scoops at [email protected]

 New Orleans, Louisiana
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Here's a page of resources @savethenews has put together for laid off reporters. It's not exhaustive, but it includes stuff on mental health and wellness, links to professional orgs, freelancing resources, etc. If you have any additions let us know savejournalism.org/resources…
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Judge strikes down New Orleans ordinance limiting Mayor LaToya Cantrell's publicly funded travel nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Judge strikes down New Orleans law limiting LaToya Cantrell's publicly funded travel

Louisiana Civil Court Judge Jennifer Medley June 25th struck down a New Orleans City Council ordinance that severely restricted the ability of city employees to travel on the city’s dime, clearing...

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There’s an obscure election in the New Orleans area Saturday. Here’s what to know. nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

There’s an obscure election in the New Orleans area Saturday. Here’s what to know.

The Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is running the election for a seat on the board. This is the first election of its kind in the district.

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New Orleans adds teeth to law banning criminal history discrimination in city hiring nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

New Orleans adds teeth to law banning criminal history discrimination in city hiring

The New Orleans City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would give teeth to the “ban the box” law it passed in 2018 banning city government and its contractors from asking about criminal...

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Louisiana lawmakers approve sweeping anti-immigrant bills nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat…

Louisiana lawmakers approve sweeping anti-immigrant bills

The Louisiana Legislature Senate June 10 approved two anti-immigrant measures making it illegal to “hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart” federal immigration forces and...

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New Orleans’ Sheriff may not know how many keys to the jail exist nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat…

New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson may not know how many keys to the jail exist

An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office whistleblower has turned over to City Council President JP Morrell’s office a set of keys to the city’s jail they've had since being fired and which Sheriff Susan...

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Louisiana Senate oks ‘horrific’ anti-abortion bill nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Louisiana Senate OKs ‘horrific’ anti-abortion bill, weakens anti-union bill

The Louisiana Senate June 8 passed an anti-abortion bill that could create a financial incentive for reporting someone for providing, marketing or promoting the use of abortion-inducing drugs.

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The Great New Orleans Bubble Kerfuffle is now a stop on French Quarter tours nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

The Great New Orleans Bubble Kerfuffle is now a stop on French Quarter tours

Cafe Du Monde Vice President and Porsche paint job purist Burt Benrud may have been keeping a low profile since hundreds of New Orleanians held an hours long, bubble filled dance protest in front of...

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Louisiana House committee kills anti-fluoride drinking water bill nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Louisiana House committee kills anti-fluoride drinking water bill

The Louisiana Legislature will not be banning fluoride from public drinking water after pushback from dentists and health care workers.

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Do You Hear the Bubbles Sing? New Orleanians rally 'round MRB bubble machine nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Do You Hear the Bubbles Sing? New Orleanians rally 'round MRB bubble machine

This Sunday May 18 New Orleans is going to do what it does best to rally around a French Quarter bar that is under attack from the Vieux Carre Bubble Scrooge: party and act weird in the streets. Not...

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The Great French Quarter Bubble Kerfuffle: Neighbor threatens to sue MRB over bubble machine nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat…

The Great French Quarter Bubble Kerfuffle: Neighbor threatens to sue MRB over bubble machine

A French Quarter resident is threatening to sue MRB over concerns a stray bubble from the bar’s whimsical bubble machine may land in his drink – or on his shiny black Porche SUV.

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Nazi fired for racist tirade in New Orleans’ French Quarter | The Latest | Gambit Weekly | nola.com nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat…
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I want to talk to disabled folks who've been to Jazz Fest this year about their experience & the festival is treating them. We can talk on "background" - meaning I won't use your name or identify you. I don't check DMs often so email me at [email protected]
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Being houseless in Louisiana could become illegal under new bill by New Orleans lawmaker nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Living on the street in New Orleans could be effectively banned under new bill

Living on the street or in other public spaces would become banned in almost any situation under a new bill authored by New Orleans Democratic Rep. Alonzo Knox.

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New Orleans officials can sexually harass workers so long as productivity doesn't decline nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

New Orleans officials can sexually harass workers so long as productivity doesn't decline

It's OK for New Orleans city officials to sexually harass their employees — unless it hurts productivity, the city’s Civil Service Commission says.

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New Orleans City Council Clerk fired over sexual harassment allegations nola.com/news/politics/new-o… via @nolanews

New Orleans City Council Clerk fired over sexual harassment allegations

The clerk of the New Orleans City Council has been fired over sexual harassment allegations, with multiple council employees lodging complaints of inappropriate touching, demeaning language and...

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Moreno, Morrell ask New Orleans IG to expand sexual assault inquiry into Cantrell aide nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Moreno, Morrell ask New Orleans IG to expand sexual assault inquiry into Cantrell aide

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell and Vice-President Helena Moreno Thursday asked the Inspector General to determine if Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration terminated a woman’s...

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New Orleans ends contract of worker after she accused department head of sexual assault nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

New Orleans ends contract of worker after she accused department head of sexual assault

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration has canceled a contract between the city's Office of Homeless Services and Strategy and Civix.

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Louisiana clergy may face state obstruction charges under immigration bill nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

Louisiana clergy may face state obstruction charges under immigration bill

Local officials, teachers, priests and even private citizens in Louisiana could face obstruction of justice or maleficence in office charges for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities...

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New Orleans may permanently ban city-funded booze purchases during work trips nola.com/gambit/news/the_lat… via @The_Gambit

New Orleans may permanently ban city-funded booze purchases during work trips

The proposed ordinance was filed the same day Mayor LaToya Cantrell is wrapping up a controversial trip to Washington, D.C.

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New Orleans let its freak flag fly in 2025 Mardi Gras walking parades post Super Bowl week nola.com/gambit/mardi_gras/n… via @The_Gambit

New Orleans let its freak flag fly in 2025 Mardi Gras walking parades post Super Bowl week

New Orleans walking parades Krewe Boheme, Krewe du Vieux and 'tit Rex were marking a welcome return to normal life following a weeklong sentence to the Super Bowl’s fastidiously sanitized version of...

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