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    Local Government, News, Politics

    Louisiana Freedom Caucus appears to sanction shooting “No Kings” protesters

    BATON ROUGE — Ahead of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana, the ultra‑right Louisiana Freedom Caucus issued a press release invoking statutes...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 8 months ago8 months ago
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    News, Politics

    Hundreds Rally in Baton Rouge for “No Kings” Protest Against Trump Policies

    Crowds of people gathered along Perkins Road on Saturday, Oct. 18, joining demonstrators in thousands of other cities across the country for the No Kings...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics, State Government

    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...

    Royce Duplessis
    by Royce Duplessis 4 months ago4 months ago
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    Elections, National, News, Politics

    No Ruling, No Redraw: Louisiana’s 2026 Midterms Will Use Existing Congressional Districts

    Louisiana’s 2026 congressional elections will move forward under the state’s existing six-district map after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to rule by the end of...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 month ago1 month ago
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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Republicans Sweep Final St. George Council Runoff Races

    Voters in St. George returned to the polls on Saturday, May 3, to decide the final two city council seats—and delivered  clear victories for both...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 9 months ago9 months ago
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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Baton Rouge City Court Candidates Outline Contrasting Approaches at Community Forum

    Local residents gathered Tuesday evening, September 2, for a community forum featuring the two Republicans vying for an open Baton Rouge City Court judgeship: Calli...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 5 months ago5 months ago
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    “Hands Off!” Rally Draws Crowd in Baton Rouge, Protesting Trump and Musk’s Influence

    Baton Rouge, LA – Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a “Hands Off!” rally, a...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    News, Politics, State Government

    Louisiana Republicans Seek to Gut State Ethics to Shield Gov. Landry & Allies

    In a move that reads more like legislative sleight-of-hand than genuine reform, Louisiana’s Republican supermajority is barreling ahead with House Bill 397, a 26-page overhaul...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    District Court Judicial Hopefuls Spar Over Court Reform, Community Trust at Forum

    Four candidates vying for a pivotal seat on the 19th Judicial District Court took the stage on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the East Baton...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 5 months ago5 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics

    Why I’m Running: Daniel Banguel

    This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26 ballot. I...

    Daniel Banguel
    by Daniel Banguel 4 years ago4 years ago

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