Louisiana’s Republican delegation just made a devastating choice, voting to preserve massive tax cuts for the wealthy, while stripping health care from nearly 200,000 of their own constituents. With their support for Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed in the Senate on July 1 and expected to clear the House this week, Louisiana […]
When CVS decided to blast Louisiana residents with a wave of fearmongering text messages, it was weaponizing personal health data for corporate profit. That’s not advocacy. That’s exploitation. To be clear about what happened, CVS Health used contact information it collected from prescription services — under a state contract — to warn residents that House […]
In a legislative session dominated by Republican overreach—from attacks on bodily autonomy to the dismantling of diversity initiatives—Louisiana Democrats had an opportunity to offer a clear, principled counterweight. And in some cases, they did. But on too many issues that cut to the heart of progressive values—criminal justice reform, housing justice, and drug policy—Democratic lawmakers […]
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on June 10, 2025, to reflect that HB 575 has passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature and is currently awaiting final concurrence and the governor’s signature. The core analysis and concerns remain relevant as the bill advances toward becoming law. The Louisiana Legislature has passed HB 575, cementing […]
They say New Orleans is a city rich in culture. That it feeds the soul, and moves to its own rhythm. But what no one says loudly enough is how expensive that rhythm has become, and who’s left paying for it. In 2025, the economic picture in New Orleans is no longer just about gentrification […]
It’s not every day that a former White House chief strategist demands the deportation of a billionaire who once helped bankroll his movement. But here we are. Steve Bannon, the MAGA kingmaker turned podcast flamethrower, told The New York Times he believes Elon Musk is “an illegal alien” and called on Donald Trump to launch […]
In a moment of global grief and fury, clarity is rare, but necessary. As the Israeli government’s assault on Gaza intensifies, many around the world have rightfully called out the war crimes, the blockade, and the mass civilian casualties. They’ve marched in support of Palestinian liberation, demanded a ceasefire, and challenged U.S. complicity. These protests […]
While Louisiana faces an insurance crisis, a crumbling coastline, and one of the highest overdose death rates in the country, state lawmakers have decided their latest priority is… chemtrails. Yes. Chemtrails. Not fixing the Sewerage & Water Board. Not stopping insurance companies from fleeing the state. Not funding addiction treatment programs. No, instead, our legislature […]
By criminalizing kratom, Louisiana lawmakers aren’t solving a problem. Instead, they’re planting the seeds of a new one. Assuming the governor does not veto, on August 1, Senate Bill 154 will go into effect, banning the sale and possession of kratom across the state. But this misguided crackdown doesn’t remove risk from the streets. It […]
Editor’s Note: URGENT: Take Action Now — Senate Bill 154 has passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature and is now on Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. If signed, this law will criminalize kratom and turn 325,000 Louisianans into felons by August 1. The American Kratom Association is urging residents to sign the petition and contact […]
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