by Michael Lunsford | Jul 3, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries, Louisiana, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAt a recent Lafayette Parish Council meeting, a familiar narrative resurfaced — one we’ve heard before from those trying to rewrite history. During public comments, a speaker claimed there were never any inappropriate or offensive...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Lafayette, Sunshine
In his 1995 book, “Why Government Doesn’t Work”, Harry Browne argued that government is inherently inefficient and harmful because it relies on coercive techniques instead of voluntary cooperation. Further, it operates without the accountability or incentives found in...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 17, 2025 | Lafayette, LPSS, Sunshine, Youngsville
Taxation without representation didn’t die in 1773—it’s alive and well in Louisiana. Lawmakers are using backdoor tactics to expand local taxes without voter approval, and cities like Youngsville are quietly playing along. The price? Your constitutional rights. Most...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 11, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries
Lawfare is the new game in American politics. Like any game, if you’re going to play, you’d better learn the rules. It’s also high-stakes. But above all, it’s a game of process, not just outcome. So let’s break down how it works—and why playing along isn’t...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2025 | Carencro, Lafayette, Sunshine
Lies, cries, and a host of typical diversionary tactics. That is how government officials typically respond when called out for illegal, unethical, or just questionable practices. Some heed advice such as ‘ignore it’ or ‘it will just blow over’, but that only works...
by Editorial Staff | May 22, 2025 | Lafayette, Sunshine
Yesterday, acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook issued a release announcing that Jack Montoucet, the former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) under Governor John Bel Edwards, had been indicted on federal criminal...