The results of the 2024 presidential election—where Vice President Kamala Harris fell short—reflect a powerful truth that the Democratic Party cannot ignore: It’s the economy, stupid. This phrase, coined by strategist James Carville, has resonated for decades, yet Democrats seem to have lost sight of its significance. In today’s economic climate, where inflation has deeply […]
In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]
Kamala Harris’s economic plan, focusing on down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, stands out as one of the most promising initiatives to reduce the wealth gap and empower working- and middle-class Americans. Offering up to $25,000 in direct grants to help individuals and families overcome the barrier of down payment, this policy is designed to […]
In what might go down as the most surreal debate moment in U.S. political history, former President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell: illegal immigrants, he claimed, are “eating the pets” of hardworking Americans. “Folks, it’s happening. I’ve seen it. The dogs, the cats, even your neighbor’s emotional support ferret. They’re gone! Immigrants are pouring in, […]
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, it’s important to recognize that while polls and data offer insights, they don’t always capture the full picture. This analysis reflects my perspective on the state of the race, informed by available data and trends. However, much can still change before Election Day, and any attempt to predict […]
In the decades following World War II, the United States witnessed unprecedented economic growth and prosperity that significantly benefited middle- and working-class Americans. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the American Dream seemed more attainable than ever. As wages increased, homeownership expanded, and the purchasing power of the average worker was robust. However, this […]
At a fundraising event Thursday night, President Joe Biden told Democratic donors that the world is now facing the threat of nuclear war. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District suspended its school police force on Friday. While the September jobs report showing steady growth is great news for America's job seekers, it likely means that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates once again in an attempt to slow inflation.
In a report comparing 180 U.S. cities based on key indicators of economic disadvantage (including child poverty, food insecurity, and uninsured), New Orleans ranked as the ninth neediest city in the country.
2020 has been a year like no other. From the circulation of rumors in early January of a novel Coronavirus appearing (allegedly) in Wuhan, China to social distancing, travel restrictions and eventual global lockdowns, this year will be long in the memory – unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. As nations around the globe continue […]
Today, Judge Martin L.C. Feldman ruled in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to uphold Gov. John Bel Edwards' restrictions on bars. Edwards re-closed bars across the state in July in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.
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