Political dynasties emerge as Louisiana tradition
By TRAVERS JOHNSON
NYT Institute
American Idol aired on schedule at 8 p.m. Wednesday, but three hours earlier Mayor Ray Nagin told a Dillard University crowd they were living "the biggest reality show in America."MORE
House bill threatens drop-outs' driving privileges
By DENEESHA EDWARDS
NYT Institute

Seventeen-year-old Anthony Feernando, who hasn't attended school since last December because of a series of suspensions, plans to get his driver's license in August.But if the Louisiana Senate has its way, he won't be able to unless he goes back to school.MORE
Race and immigration top issues in nationally-televised mayoral debate
By TRAVERS JOHNSON
 NYT Institute
Mayor Ray C. Nagin accused his opponent, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, of being an "opportunist" and using City Hall as a stepping-stone to higher office in a nationally-televised debate on Tuesday, May 15.MORE
 
Nagin delivers on his promise to unite
By TYRA M. VAUGHN NYT Institute

Mayor C. Ray Nagin achieved two victories on May 20. Not only did he win a highly contested mayoral runoff election, defeating Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu by a narrow margin, but he also made good on a promise that no one, not even the president of the United States, thought he could keep.MORE
Residents vote for new City Council members
By SHAWNEE McFARLAND NYT Institute
New Orleans voters decided on change for City Council, with newcomers winning all four runoff elections Saturday. Two incumbent candidates lost their re-election bids. One race was between two newcomers, and a longtime politician was ousted in a contentious at-large race.MORE

 Election Day reunites Ninth Ward
 Incumbent calls for 'one New Orleans
 After victory, mayor takes time for Sunday morning praise
 Coincidences stun mayoral candidates
 Nagin uses humor to reach Dillard students
 After bitter words, council candidates ignore each other  Mayoral race garners national attention
 Campaign strategies change in post-Katrina elections
 Women's group seeks political support
 City workers campaign for their boss
 Mayoral candidates take final shots
 Officials predict “problem free” election day
 Journalists swarm polls to see Nagin vote
 Couple serve as commissioners for rebuilding district
 Election day voting brings old friends, candidates together
 In final hours, hopeful residents rally for change
 Weary residents travel dismal road to hopeful change
 Housing, education brings students to poll
 Landrieu thanks campaign volunteers with parking lot party
 
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