As Louisiana’s legislative session nears its final days, a bill that could reshape how young people access healthcare is advancing quietly but urgently. House Bill 400 (HB 400), co-authored by Representatives Emily Chenevert and Dodie Horton, was scheduled for debate in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Sunday, June 8. The current status as […]
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 […]
With Vice President Kamala Harris surging ahead past former president Donald Trump in almost every poll and running especially strong with women, young people and voters of color, women leaders in the Louisiana Democratic Party including State Central Committee member Pamela Steeg and First Vice Chair Katie Darling are organizing a new women’s caucus within […]
Zoom calls that ignite a pep rally flare with special celebrity guests have helped Harris re-connect with voters, raise more than $200 million and position her almost neck in neck with Republican candidate Donald Trump in the latest polls. The most recent virtual rally was held Monday evening, July 29 under the auspices of a […]
Thousands of women from across the state representing all ages, occupations and ethnicities are preparing to spend the next three months waging a grassroots campaign in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for President. Several recent planning calls have laid the foundation for what could be a groundbreaking victory. “I am […]
Almost all of OPDECÂ’s chosen candidates have also been endorsed by Congressman Troy Carter who is considered New OrleansÂ’ most powerful elected official.
In an astonishing move that has upset many Louisiana Democrats, party leadership changed the rules mid-session on Saturday in order to avoid giving a sole endorsement to two Black men running for office in the state who had won the endorsement of the party's executive committee.
Former Louisiana state senator Karen Carter Peterson is expected to plead guilty in federal court to using party funds and funds from her campaign. According to reports, Peterson paid $50,000 to the state Democratic Party on Wednesday.
On the surface, it's easy to place the blame on Senator Karen Carter Peterson's leadership as Louisiana Democratic Party chair. While it is true that during Sen. Peterson's tenure Republicans gained seats in the state legislature, the Louisiana Democratic Senate and House Caucuses are also charged with electing Democrats to the legislature. Many registered Louisiana […]
In a move that has sparked concern from many Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) members, as well as many party members, state party leader Katie Bernhardt, has appointed a disbarred attorney and convicted felon as co-chair of the party Rules and Bylaws Committee.
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