“Our Voice. Our Power.”: Louisiana’s Civil Rights Fight Reignites on the Capitol Steps
On a bright Monday afternoon, the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol filled once again with the chants, songs, and righteous anger of a movement...
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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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We’ve Lowered the Bar for Our Leaders — and Now We’re Paying the Price
In every era of American life, Black excellence has been filtered through the lens of what our opponents will tolerate — and, more importantly, what...
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Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Demands Bold Action — and a Vision Worth Fighting For
All across Louisiana, families are feeling it: the sharp squeeze of insurance premiums rising faster than our paychecks, pricing people out of their homes and...
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HB 575 Is a Legal Nightmare. Here’s Who It Really Hurts.
In the latest push to further restrict abortion access in Louisiana, lawmakers have introduced House Bill 575, a sweeping proposal that significantly expands civil liability...
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Hunger or Hiring? Louisiana GOP Pushes Overhaul of SNAP and TANF Programs
Two bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature — House Bill 617 and House Bill 624, sponsored by Rep. Kim Carver (R-Covington) and Rep. Stephanie Berault...
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Terry Landry Jr. Wins District 67 House Seat, Avoids Runoff
BATON ROUGE — Terry Landry Jr. secured the Louisiana House District 67 seat in Saturday’s special election, narrowly surpassing the majority threshold to avoid a...
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Grassroots Voices Rally to Reclaim Justice at Louisiana State Capitol
Hundreds of community members, organizers, and advocates from across Louisiana converged Monday on the State Capitol for Reclaiming Justice Lobby Day, calling for urgent investment...
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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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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...