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 […]
In Louisiana, Reproductive Rights Face a New Kind of Threat Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban already leaves almost no room for personal choice. But a new proposal, House Bill 575, is taking the war on reproductive rights even further. Masked as a civil justice measure, the bill could allow ex-partners, in-laws, and even acquaintances to sue […]
As a conservative, a lifelong Republican, a capitalist, and a small business owner, I never imagined I’d find myself writing something like this. But here I am, standing at a crossroads, questioning the direction of a party I’ve supported for decades. I own Everyday Keto to Go Bakery, a healthy, clean-eating bakery in Old Metairie. […]
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