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...
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Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts
Following the resignation of Republican State Representative Paula Davis in late 2025, the race for Louisiana House District 69 has drawn a crowded field for...
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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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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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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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“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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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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“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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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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Why Did EBR Sheriffs Deputies Kill Deaughn Willis
On January 8, 2022, Deaughn Willis was killed by an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy. Through recovered surveillance footage, you can see these Law Enforcement Professionals approach...
