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    Policy 101, Politics, State Government

    The Louisiana Legislature Convenes March 9. Here’s How Power Moves at the Capitol.

    At noon on Monday, March 9, lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 Regular Session. They have until June 1 to pass laws, shape state policy,...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 month ago1 month ago
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    “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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    by The Bayou Progressive 5 months ago5 months ago
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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...

    Royce Duplessis
    by Royce Duplessis 5 months ago5 months ago
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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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May 16, 2026

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