Education debt says a lot about the kind of country we choose to be. And it says just as much about how we treat states like Louisiana. Under President Joe Biden, student loan debt has been treated as a national challenge that demands fairness and reform. His administration expanded loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment because […]
In Louisiana, health care is not an abstract policy debate. It is a kitchen-table reality that touches every family, every parish, and every community in our state. For the past several years, enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits have helped hundreds of thousands of Louisianans afford health coverage. These credits have allowed small business owners […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted conditional CP2 LNG terminal approval for the construction of the CP2 LNG gas export terminal, a controversial project spearheaded by the fossil fuel company Venture Global. The proposed facility would be located in the already overburdened Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico that […]
If your energy bill feels criminally high, that’s because it is. The Entergy New Orleans monopoly has inflated rates, manipulated regulators, and deceived the public—all while raking in billions. And when money alone wasn’t enough, they straight-up lied—hiring paid actors to fake public support for a gas plant that New Orleanians didn’t want. A Monopoly […]
Republicans love to talk about free speech until they are the ones being criticized. Governor Landry 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 than […]
A legal battle has erupted in Louisiana politics and law as two teachers and a pastor have filed a lawsuit against state officials over a sweeping constitutional amendment set to appear on the March 29, 2025, ballot. The lawsuit alleges that the amendment, introduced during a special tax session in November 2024 and known as […]
Every few years, New Orleans and the surrounding areas brace for another storm season, knowing all too well the damage that hurricanes can bring. While some residents have grown indifferent, shrugging off concerns with the belief that “we’ve been through this before,” there are a couple of reasons that this year—more than ever—should give everyone […]
Louisiana has faced significant economic challenges since Governor Jeff Landry took office. The state’s economy has been on a downward trajectory, and the deteriorating insurance market under his administration has exacerbated the housing crisis, making homes unaffordable for many and threatening family stability. The growing Louisiana budget deficit adds to these concerns, highlighting the urgency […]
z In presidential politics, Georgia vs Louisiana politics stands as a striking example of how states with significant Black populations can follow divergent paths. Political pundits sometimes argue that Louisiana, like Georgia, could become a battleground state. However, this comparison oversimplifies the complex web of factors and nuances influencing voter turnout and political alignment. Georgia: […]
The recent Louisiana Ten Commandments Law, which mandates 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 […]
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