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Why fixing Louisiana’s broken Criminal Court System is so difficult
Louisiana’s criminal court system has long been criticized for its inefficiencies and lack of transparency, prompting calls for comprehensive reform. While efforts to mend the broken system have gained momentum of late, reforms face strong resistance from within the system.
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November 2024
Dr. James Lindsay joins Champions of Change Banquet & Silent Auction
Dr. James Lindsay joins Champions of Change Banquet & Silent Auction
Join us at Champions of Change: Spot-Lighting the Movement to de-woke government institutions. Experience an enlightening evening with James Lindsay, a renowned advocate for reason, individual rights, and free speech.
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USA Today
Michael Lunsford runs Citizens for a New Louisiana, a government watchdog nonprofit, ... who has called out Jones and other library leaders.
Times-Picayune
Michael Lunsford, a Christian activist and executive director of the conservative Citizens for a New Louisiana, advocates for government transparency.
Clay Higgins
[Citizens for a New Louisiana] is where it happens. We're saving Louisiana from this desk right here, baby.
Kenneth Boudreaux
[Citizens for a New Louisiana's Michael Lunsford is] the most powerful Republican in Lafayette.
Los Angeles Times
Lunsford said [Citizens for a New Louisiana's] focus is to prevent libraries statewide from allowing children access to erotic or pornographic materials.
Insider (Great Britain)
Lunsford and CNL have had an outsize influence on Louisiana libraries.
American Library Association
The whole area is being controlled by a political group called Citizens for a New Louisiana.
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The Louisiana Library wars rage on
From grassroots action to astroturf resistance, follow our latest victories in the tug-of-war struggle to control public library children’s sections across Louisiana.
Three cities, three budgets; multiple problems
Three local municipalities recently completed their budget process for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Read along as we examine whether the cities of Broussard, Scott, and Youngsville fulfilled their legal obligations related to the budget process and how they plan to spend your tax dollars.
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.
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