January 2023 Archive
By Claire Sullivan Contributing Writer (LSU Manship School News Service) — Could the Louisiana of 2073 face less flood risk from hurricanes than it does today? Numbers don’t lie. Biden kept his promise on improving Obamacare.
By Julie Appleby Contributing Writer (khn.org) — In a speech on Nov. 2, 2020, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden promised, “I’ll not only restore Obamacare; I’ll build on it.” Tight-knit Colfax community combats open-burn pit: ‘We are the flush toilet…’
By Frances Madeson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The drive to Terry Brown’s farm is peaceful and scenic no matter which route one takes. The Central Louisiana roadside is lined with woodlands, pecan ... More employers demanding employees return to the office
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Josh Wright runs a small eCommerce business that helps consumers get good deals on cell phones and plans but doesn’t believe employers should ... And now there are four running to become governor of Louisiana
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Mandeville GOP State Rep. Richard Nelson entered the Louisiana governor‘s race on Wednesday, January 18, becoming the fourth Republican to enter the contest, joining Slidell State ... UNITY of Greater New Orleans awarded $800K to support those with HIV/AIDS
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A New Orleans organization supporting people with HIV has received one of more than $13 million in grants from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development; ... Martin Luther King or Robert E. Lee
By David W. Marshall TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Since 1983, the third Monday in January represents the day in which the life of Dr. Martin Luther King is celebrated with a federal holiday. For ... Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas introduces anti-white supremacy bill
(NNPA via Defendernet-work.com) – Houston U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has introduced a bill to broaden the definition of hate crimes, with the goal of preventing and prosecuting crimes motivated ... A magic made by many
By Svante Myrick TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist For many of us, the Martin Luther King holiday every year brings memories of Dr. King’s great speeches and the incredible power of his words. Dr. King ... Disposing of division, not people and places
By Ben Jealous TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist As an organizer who’s spent much of my life fighting for civil rights and access to the ballot box, I reflect on the work and words of ...
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