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Louisiana Voters and Advocacy Group Sue to Block “Unconstitutional” Amendments from March Ballot

March 12, 2025

Five Louisiana voters, along with the advocacy group Voice of the Experienced (VOTE), have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Nancy Landry, seeking to remove two proposed constitutional amendments from the March 29, 2025, ballot. The legal challenge alleges that the Louisiana Legislature violated constitutional procedures to fast-track the measures, marking the second lawsuit […]

Scrim for Mayor: The Dog New Orleans Deserves

March 4, 2025

Look, we’ve tried everything. Career politicians, business moguls, that one guy who swore he’d fix the potholes but somehow made them worse. Maybe it’s time we face reality—our best shot at real leadership has four legs, a scruffy coat, and a rap sheet that makes him the most qualified candidate this city has ever seen. […]

Arthur Hunter’s Entry Into the Mayor’s Race Could Reshape the Debate on Crime and Public Safety in New Orleans

February 28, 2025

Arthur L. Hunter, Jr.’s entrance into the race for mayor of New Orleans adds a candidate with deep experience in criminal justice and reform, an area of ongoing concern for the city’s residents. With a background spanning decades as a judge, policy advocate, and educator, Hunter brings both firsthand knowledge of the city’s legal system […]

Policy, Legal Experts Hold Webinar Breaking Down the Truth Behind Upcoming Ballot Amendments

February 26, 2025

Grassroots coalition highlights harmful impacts and deceptive and undemocratic nature of March 29 ballot amendments Yesterday, policy and legal experts met for a webinar to discuss the four constitutional amendments set to appear on Louisiana’s March 29 ballot. Hosted by the Say No to Them All, Y’all campaign, the webinar provided information about the misleading […]

Free Speech Under Attack in Louisiana – Jeff Landry’s Role Dissent

February 23, 2025

Republicans love to talk about free speech until they are the ones being criticized. Governor Jeff Landry’s involvement in the suspension of an LSU law professor, the resignation of another under mounting pressure, and the removal of Davante Lewis from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) prove that conservative free speech advocacy is nothing more […]

Davante Lewis: A Bold Leader Fighting for Justice, Not a “Short-Sighted” Critic

February 22, 2025

The recent opinion piece criticizing Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for his remarks about Governor Jeff Landry fails to capture the essence of Lewis’s commitment to progressive values and his unwavering dedication to marginalized communities. It’s crucial to recognize that this opinion does not reflect the views of Big Easy Magazine as a whole. […]

Davante Lewis Short-Sighted in His Criticism of Gov Jeff Landry

February 21, 2025

It should come as no surprise that the Louisiana Public Service Commission removed District 3 Commissioner Davante Lewis from his position as Vice Chairman on February 19 and replaced him with District 1 Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. In a move some consider immature, Lewis, a Democrat, referred to Governor Jeff Landry as “an *a* hole” on […]

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