Jesse Jackson Didn’t Become President. He Changed Who Could.
Rev. Jesse Jackson died today in Chicago at the age of 84. If you’re looking for the neat version of American political history, Jackson is...
Perspectives
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HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.
Louisiana Republicans have never met a gun bill they didn’t want to push further. With House Bill 99, they are now aiming squarely at college...
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Don’t laugh off Landry’s “Greenland envoy” gig. That’s how you wake up late.
Louisianans have every right to cackle at the headline: our governor—of a state that can’t keep car insurance, homeowners insurance, or basic infrastructure from spiraling...
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This Special Session Is Another Attack on Fair Representation
When the Louisiana Legislature convened in Baton Rouge for this so-called “special session on redistricting and election-law reform,” make no mistake: this isn’t about strengthening...
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We’ve Lowered the Bar for Our Leaders — and Now We’re Paying the Price
In every era of American life, Black excellence has been filtered through the lens of what our opponents will tolerate — and, more importantly, what...
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When Silence Becomes Comfortable, Freedom Begins to Slip
We’re living through one of those moments when the erosion of a freedom doesn’t quite hurt — at first. It’s quiet. Subtle. And that’s precisely...
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Opinion: In the hours after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, our words matter more than our outrage
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. National outlets confirmed the killing and the chaotic scene...
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Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Demands Bold Action — and a Vision Worth Fighting For
All across Louisiana, families are feeling it: the sharp squeeze of insurance premiums rising faster than our paychecks, pricing people out of their homes and...
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New Session, Same Stagnation: How Gerrymandered Districts Undermine Louisiana’s Future
On Monday, April 14, the Louisiana Legislature reconvenes for its 2025 session — kicking off debates on everything from taxes and schools to infrastructure and...
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Ralph Abraham’s “Cruel, Reckless, Elitist” Vaccination Decision
Ralph Abraham’s decision to end the Louisiana Department of Health’s promotion of mass vaccination isn’t just shortsighted—it’s cruel, reckless, and a reflection of the worst kind...