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Louisiana legislative wins – a very promising start
With Republican domination in the legislature and executive branch, Louisiana has been racking up some significant legislative victories. Explore the impressive wins of 2024, with a strong emphasis on preserving individual freedoms and safeguarding children.
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Dr. Cade Brumley joins Secret Lunch in Baton Rouge
Dr. Cade Brumley joins Secret Lunch in Baton Rouge
Join us for an inspiring talk by Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, as he shares his vision for student success.
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TruthOut
Citizens for a New Louisiana now has full support from the Louisiana state government.
Sandra Gee
This is the most stellar example of investigative journalism that I have had the privilege to read in a very long time.
Acadiana Advocate
It was not until the question was raised by the Citizens for a New Louisiana that a runoff election was held.
Clay Higgins
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] is where it happens. We're saving Louisiana from this desk right here, baby.
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
Acadiana Advocate
Citizens, whose executive director is ... Michael Lunsford, is a conservative "good government" operation that started in Lafayette and is expanding across the state. Its latest crusade is pushing for tighter controls on the books and other materials minors are allowed to access in public libraries.
The (UK) Independent
Mr Lunsford’s appeal prompted the parish library director to move the [erotic] book[s] from teen nonfiction sections to adult nonfiction sections
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Louisiana tax dollars funding Chinese espionage?
While illegal, taxpayer-funded Chinese espionage in Louisiana has become a highly profitable enterprise. The appeal of unlimited tax dollars empowers unscrupulous companies to offer us an illusion of security while disregarding the true threat on government systems and cybersecurity.
RAILROADED in Vermilion Parish
Is a controversial Rails to Trails scheme in Vermilion Parish intended to divert attention from failures in more pressing priorities like crime and public safety?
It’s on: Congressman Elbert Guillory
You know of Senator Elbert Guillory inspiring journey to become a conservative influencer in modern Louisiana politics. Now it’s time to consider how Elbert Guillory’s history, fundraising prowess, and passionate advocacy for conservative principles make him a formidable candidate in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.
Congressman Kyle Ardoin?
With the untimely exit of Garret Graves, the impact of redistricting, demographic shifts, and the challenges of launching a successful campaign in a newly defined district, Kyle Ardoin’s statewide name recognition and political connections could make him the strongest contender in a complex political landscape… if he’ll run.
Lafayette pride purveyors pranked
For whatever reason, Liz Hebert, Kenneth Boudreaux, and Elroy Broussard decided to prank the pride purveyors… and it was glorious!
HE’S BACK! Rickey Boudreaux’s inauspicious return?
Former Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux announces his candidacy for Youngsville’s top cop, but faces legal hurdles. Dive into the drama as Boudreaux and other candidates challenge eligibility laws in the heated race for Chief of Police. Can Boudreaux overcome the odds and reclaim his position, or will the law keep him sidelined?
PORT OF IBERIA: Betting on the wrong horse
The Louisiana legislature’s infatuation with horse racing is an excellent metaphor for Craig Romero’s betting on the wrong political ‘horse’ in the last election, causing a huge loss of influence for the Port of Iberia.
Unmasking the Louisiana RINO in Modern Politics
Explore the concept of ‘RINO’ (Republican In Name Only) in contemporary politics and how it applies to current legislative members in Louisiana. Learn about the methods you can use to identify these figures and the importance of thorough research in understanding political affiliations.
Chuck Owen: Some thoughts on “Christian Nationalism”
State Representative Chuck Owen challenges the narrative of ‘Christian Nationalism’ by exploring the misconceptions surrounding this intentionally divisive term.
The 5th Circuit Texas Library Massacre
Texas’s 5th circuit library decision has some library nuts doing a victory lap. But is it what they think it is?
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