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Kenneth Boudreaux just turned 90 years of Mardi Gras tradition into a full-blown circus — complete with endless lectures on racism, exclusion, privilege, and oppression. Learn how his phony “200” phone call claim became cover for political favors and a flimsy excuse for a full government takeover of Mardi Gras.
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Taxation Without Consent: Louisiana’s New Tyranny
Louisiana is quietly repeating the abuses that drove America to independence: taxation without consent. From Youngsville’s digital tax to Lafayette’s hotel “assessment,” local leaders are seizing powers the people never granted. The Founders fought to stop this — will Louisiana citizens do the same?
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Later this month, Baton Rouge honors Louisiana’s role in the American Revolution. But as we celebrate, we must confront a troubling reality: our history and culture are under attack. From the quiet removal of Our Lady of the Assumption from the Acadiana flag’s meaning to the toppling of monuments, preserving heritage is more than nostalgia—it’s also about safeguarding the future.
Audit Smashes Carencro! Our Warnings on Mayor’s Nonprofit Proven True
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Betrayed by the Bench: Lafayette’s Justice System Keeps Choosing Criminals Over Citizens
A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a shooting at a vigil, and it never should have happened. Our courtrooms have become a revolving door for violent offenders. This isn’t justice delayed — it’s justice betrayed.
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Another one bites the dust. LPSS construction chief Robert Gautreaux has been arrested... But the real story is who looked the other way.
The Spoil Bank Project: A Story of Secrecy, Shortcuts, and Consequences
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