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New Orleans Police Chief’s Best May Not Be Good Enough
I’ll never forget February 6, 2010. I had just lost the New Orleans Mayor’s race. I was, however, at peace with my loss. I had run an honest, aggressive issues based campaign. Later that evening, my calm resolve was overcome by anger and frustration. When my then fiancée, Melissa Harris-Perry, and I…..
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American Poverty is on the Rise
America was clobbered over the head with more bad news this month when the Census reported that the domestic poverty rate, and deep poverty rates, have reached record highs. Over 44 million Americans are living below the poverty rate — $11,139 for one person, and $25,625 for a family of…..
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Melissa celebrates her book release here in NOLA!
PLEASE JOIN US TONITE AT ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER FOR A DISCUSSION OF MELISSA HARRIS-PERRY’S SOON TO BE RELEASED BOOK “SISTER CITIZEN” The Event is FREE and open to the public.
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Melissa talks about the government response to Katrina
Melissa discusses the lesson Katrina taught, but America failed to learn…we need strong government.
Reflections on disaster and the need for government
Have you ever experienced an event so impactful that it dominates and fundamentally redirects your entire life? For my hometown of New Orleans and its residents, August 29, 2005 will be forever remembered in that way. Hurricane Katrina’s landfall was so pivotal that we in New Orleans almost universally refer…..
Calling all Louisiana Democrats! We need you!
Bitter over Vitter? Tired of having to lobby Bobby? Well let’s get to work! Join Melissa and me this Saturday in Alexandria, Louisiana for the “500 Days: Louisiana Red to Blue!” This is truly a grassroots movement. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. The Progressive Leaders of Louisiana have launched a project called…..
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Thanks Arnie!!!
Much love to Arnie Fielkow! As you may have heard, he’s retiring from the City Council on October 1, 2011. When New Orleans was in one of its darkest and most difficult moments, Arnie stepped up. He and his family made huge sacrifices in order to support our great City!…..
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Melissa Harris-Perry hosts MSNBC’s “The Last Word”
Melissa filled in for Lawrence O’Donnell last night on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” and will also be hosting Thursday and Friday. Watch last night’s episode below and tune in tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm EDT for more MHP. Watch last night’s episode.
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