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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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics

    There is no ‘race blind’ fight in redistricting

    Throughout the last six months, thousands of community members and fair redistricting advocacy groups have come together to shed light on the importance of a...

    Janea Jamison
    by Janea Jamison 4 years ago4 years ago
  • 230
    Elections, Politics

    Marchbanks Reveals Past Arrest at House District 67 Forum

    James “Sonny” Marchbanks, a Democratic candidate vying for the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat, disclosed his past legal troubles during a candidate forum held...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics

    Why I’m Running: Vanessa Caston-Lafleur

    This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26, 2022 ballot....

    Vanessa Caston-LaFleur
    by Vanessa Caston-LaFleur 3 years ago3 years ago
  • 310
    Elections, News, Politics, State Government

    Terry Landry, Jr. is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill the seat vacated by Larry Selders, who recently moved to...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics

    Why I’m Running: Jen Racca

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

    Jen Racca
    by Jen Racca 3 years ago3 years ago
  • 350
    Elections, News, Politics

    LA House District 67 Candidates Forum Focuses on Key Community Issues

    BATON ROUGE, LA – The race to fill the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat took center stage on Thursday, April 10th, as Democratic candidates...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics

    Why I’m Running: Dawn Chanet Collins

    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’m...

    Dawn Chanet Collins
    by Dawn Chanet Collins 3 years ago3 years ago
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    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
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    Elections, News, Policy 101, Politics, State Government

    Louisiana Voters Reject All 4 of Jeff Landry’s Amendments

    In a significant rebuke to Governor Jeff Landry’s administration and the entrenched corporate interests that often dominate Louisiana politics, voters soundly rejected all four constitutional...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago

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