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    Lone Democrat Faces Voters as GOP Rivals Skip District 69 Forum

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    HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.

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    Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts

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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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