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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 4 days ago4 days ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
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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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    by Quentin Anthony Anderson 6 months ago6 months ago
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    “Enough Is Enough”: Cancer Alley Residents Win a Shot at Justice in St. James Parish

    On April 10, 2025, a federal appeals court gave residents of St. James Parish what they’ve been fighting for years to get: their day in...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Why This St. James Parish Lawsuit Matters — and What It Means for Baton Rouge

    A recent federal court decision is shining a major spotlight on St. James Parish — and raising big questions about environmental justice across Louisiana, especially...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago6 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...

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

    Mayor Sid Edwards Wants To Redirect Library Funds to Raise Police Pay

    BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is doubling down on his push to redirect dedicated library funds to public safety and infrastructure, warning that...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 8 months ago8 months ago

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