Devin Davis, Young, LGBTQ+, Progressive, Qualifies for Congressional Race in Louisiana’s 2nd District

July 19, 2024

Davis is running a grassroots, people-powered campaign to fight for the people of Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District—not the corporate donors buying out politicians so they can plunder Louisiana residents’ futures. Thursday, July 18, 2024, Baton Rouge, LA — On Thursday, Devin Davis officially filed the paperwork and paid the fees in order to qualify for the […]


Congressman Troy Carter and Others Qualify for Fall Elections

July 18, 2024

Second District Congressman Troy Carter was among the many candidates who qualified on July 17 for various races which will appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Carter is seeking his second full term in the U.S. House of Representatives. A longtime champion of reproductive rights, equal rights, LGBTQ+ rights and smart criminal justice reforms, […]


The Paradox of Calling Trump a Hero After Surviving Assassination Attempt

July 15, 2024

Ironically, many Trump supporters and some in the media have hailed former President Donald Trump as a hero following a near-fatal incident he faced where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. This characterization is quite extraordinary, particularly among those who remember Trump’s history and public remarks, and considering Trump’s persistent cowardly […]


So What the Hell is a Black Job?

July 5, 2024

It crossed my mind that it would be neat to write a piece about Trump and what constitutes a black job. After writing nearly 800 words of unpublishable bilge, I thought better of it. As a white, I’ll tell you what I told myself: No fucking way. The truth is maybe, just maybe, I could […]


Supreme Court’s Assault on Democracy: The Case for Impeaching Justices

July 2, 2024

The recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity represents a profound and dangerous shift in the balance of power within our government. By ruling that a sitting president is immune from prosecution for any crime, including murder, the Court has effectively placed the president above the law, dismantling a cornerstone of our democracy: accountability. Justice […]


Opinion: Why Joe Biden Should Step Aside for the Sake of Democracy

June 28, 2024

In the wake of Joe Biden’s deeply troubling debate performance last night, it is time to consider an unthinkable but necessary action: President Biden should step down to prevent Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House and further dismantling our democratic institutions. Let’s be clear—Trump’s performance was riddled with lies and exaggerations. However, this election […]


Op-Ed: The Threat to Constitutional Freedom of Religion by Displaying the Ten Commandments in Louisiana Classrooms

June 24, 2024

The recent legislation passed in Louisiana mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is a controversial move that poses a significant threat to our constitutional freedom of religion. While this decision may be met with approval from some Christian communities, it opens a Pandora’s box that could ultimately undermine religious freedom […]


The Significance of Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

June 19, 2024

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of enslaved African Americans, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. […]


The Perils of Judicial Bias: Justice Alito’s Comments Undermine Trust in the Supreme Court

June 19, 2024

Justice Samuel Alito, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2006 by President George W. Bush, has long been recognized for his conservative judicial philosophy. His tenure on the Court has been marked by a consistent pattern of rulings that reflect his staunch conservative values, particularly on issues such as abortion, religious freedom, and gun rights. […]


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