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  • Power to the People: Could New Orleans take control of its power utility?

    Kaylee Poche

    November 07, 2022 |

    Gambit |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    In order to have more say and control of their utilities, the city rallied together to create a campaign to take over their local electricity distribution. This take-over has created city jobs for local residents that are more secure than those in the private sector and residents have also seen lower electricity rates.

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  • Big shots: The multicultural hustle for herd immunity in New Orleans

    Kaylee Poche Sarah Ravits

    June 21, 2021 |

    Gambit |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    As demand for vaccinations plateaued and vaccination rates in Louisiana lagged outside of New Orleans, health officials found a variety of targeted, small events to reach various subcultures. These pop-up events dealt in small numbers, but chipped away at people's hesitancy with easy access, information, and community leaders' endorsements. And, this being Louisiana, the vaccination events often featured music and local delicacies, from boiled crawfish to beignets and booze.

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