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    National, Politics

    Trump Orders Smithsonian to Shift Historical Narrative, Raising Free-Speech Concerns

    In a move that has ignited outrage among historians, curators, and free-speech advocates, President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week directing Vice President...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
  • 70
    National, News

    Trump’s Dangerous Leak: National Security Team Endangers American Lives with Classified Yemen War Plan Breach

    In an astonishing display of recklessness, Trump’s national security team has compromised classified military operations by inadvertently leaking detailed war plans via an unauthorized commercial...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
  • 1650
    Elections, News, Politics

    Three Democrats Qualify for House District 67 Special Election

    BATON ROUGE, La. — Three Democrats have officially qualified to run in the special election for Louisiana House District 67. The seat became vacant following...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 130
    Law & Justice, News, State Government

    Louisiana Targets Port Allen Mother & NY Doctor in Unprecedented Abortion Pill Prosecution

    In an unprecedented and deeply controversial case, Louisiana prosecutors have criminally indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York-based physician, and Ashley Lights, a 39-year-old Louisiana...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 210
    Local Government, News, Politics

    Mayor Edwards Reverses Course: “Thrive! EBR” Plan Claims to Restore Library Funding Amid Backlash

    Baton Rouge, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced a revised plan Tuesday aimed at ending a heated debate over the future of library funding in...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 60
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 4: Speeding Up Special Elections for Judicial Vacancies

    The least controversial amendment on the ballot, Amendment 4, seeks to streamline the process for filling vacant judicial seats, ensuring they are filled at the...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 80
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 3: Should Louisiana Expand Adult Prosecution of Juveniles?

    A highly controversial proposal, Amendment 3 would remove current constitutional limits on which felony crimes juveniles can be prosecuted as adults for, allowing the legislature...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 280
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 2: A Massive Tax and Budget Overhaul—Who Benefits and Who Pays?

    The most complex and far-reaching proposal on the March 29 ballot, Amendment 2, would rewrite Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, restructuring how the state...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 10
    Elections, News, State Government

    Louisiana’s March 29 Ballot: Four Constitutional Amendments and the Urgent Need for Voter Turnout

    Baton Rouge, LA – On March 29, Louisiana voters will have another opportunity to reshape their state constitution by deciding on four proposed amendments. However,...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 10
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 1: A Vote for Greater Oversight or Unnecessary Judicial Expansion?

    Louisiana voters will soon decide on a constitutional amendment that would grant the Louisiana Supreme Court expanded authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys practicing in the...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago

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