The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana issued a ruling today supporting Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request to implement a safer emergency election plan that includes more mail-in voting options.
Category: Politics
Gov. Edwards: Phase 3 Will Last “Until A Vaccine is Widely Available”
September 11, 2020Gov. John Bel Edwards released guidelines today for what Phase 3 may look like across much of Louisiana, but it may not be as much of a “return to normal” as many had hoped.
Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Candidate Katie Bernhardt Has History of Supporting Pro-Life Republicans and Conservative Policies
September 9, 2020Katie Bernhardt is running for Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party. She currently represents the third congressional district as Democratic State Executive Committeewoman. Many Democrats have expressed concerns about her […]
An Immigrant’s Tale In Trump Land
September 8, 2020I was 24 when I came to this country. I came following love; the love that today has given me a perfect little boy that I get to call […]
How Much is a Racist Statue Worth to New Orleans?
September 7, 2020The individuals who advocate for keeping up Confederate monuments always circle back to the same point, ignoring arguments that the monuments represent a racist regime, that they glorify individuals that […]
“Just Eliminate the Threat.” Rep. Higgins Rebuked After Calls for Violence Against Protesters
September 4, 2020On Tuesday, September 1, Facebook removed two posts by U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA) after threatening to shoot people protesting the police. Buzzfeed reported that Facebook removed his posts for […]
Davante Lewis Joins Lynda Woolard in Campaign for Leadership of Louisiana Democratic Party
September 2, 2020Baton Rouge – Today, Davante Lewis and Lynda Woolard announced a joint campaign to lead the Louisiana Democratic Party. Earlier this week, with excitement and support from every region in […]
Unemployment Crisis in Louisiana During Covid-19
September 1, 2020“New Orleans is slowly bleeding to death. I don’t know how much longer my job will be able to continue leaking.” It’s a desperate statement, from a New Orleanian […]
As Response to Peaceful Protests, Lafayette Denies Shelter to Those Displaced by Hurricane Laura
September 1, 2020As Hurricane Laura ravaged Southwest Louisiana, leaving 400,000 without power and 200,000 without water, shelters and hotels across the state have opened their doors to those displaced by the storm. […]
Longtime Grassroots Activist Lynda Woolard Steps Up as Candidate for Chair of Louisiana Democratic Party
August 31, 2020New Orleans – Today, longtime Democratic grassroots activist and strategist Lynda Woolard announced she is stepping in to fill the void left when Representative Ted James exited the race for […]
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