As the 2020 U.S. Senate race in Louisiana heats up, Democratic challenger Antoine Pierce today secured a major endorsement from a candidate on a national scale. On June 11, 2020, […]
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Far Right Former Senator Faces Criticism Again, Calling on COVID Positive Rep. James to Resign
May 2, 2020Even in retirement, former State Senator Conrad Appel continues to find ways to put his foot in his mouth. Senator Appel (R-Metairie) made headlines last year for suggesting that African […]
No, Sen. Cassidy, Louisiana’s Racial Disparities in Healthcare Aren’t Just a Distraction
April 10, 2020In a recent press briefing, Governor John Bel Edwards shared that African Americans, who only make up 32% of Louisiana’s population, have accounted for 70% of the state’s deaths. He, […]
Senate Candidate Antoine Pierce Speaks to Packed Crowd at Big Easy Magazine’s Event
February 8, 2020Note: All photos were taken by Declan Ryan with Riain Rising. The speech closed with the familiar chant, “this is what democracy looks like!” On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Antoine […]
Poor Republicans, Let’s Talk
October 21, 2019I’m a devout Christian who was raised in the Full Gospel denomination with Pentecostal tradition. I understand quite well how our faith and beliefs can influence our world view, political […]
Opinion: Unite Around our Common Interests; Let’s Stand Together
September 17, 2019When I first set out to make a difference by changing the social, political, and economic condition of my community, I never imagined that I’d experience the most negativity, barriers, […]
Antoine Pierce: “The fullness of equality for women has not been realized”
April 10, 2019On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, congressional candidate Antoine Pierce spoke at a rally in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
The Political Outsider Taking On Bill Cassidy in 2020
March 20, 2019It’s early to be talking about 2020 Senate races, but a charismatic political outsider taking on Senator Bill Cassidy is too good to ignore.
How the Border Wall is Dividing the Country
December 26, 2018Some of the people who organize church “mission” trips to impoverished countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador for the purpose of supplying aid to people who are desperately in need are the same people screaming, “BUILD THAT WALL!”
The Tribe of Donald Trump
November 29, 2018The presidency of Donald Trump has stoked the flames of racism across the country. While we cannot blame President Trump for lighting the flames of social unrest and racial division, he has certainly used his bully pulpit to pour fuel on the flames.
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