Columns
The phone rings, “Who You Gonna Call?”
It’s two o’clock in the morning and we’re startled by the ringing of the phone. We jump up from the bed and fumble to answer it as our heart begins to race. […]
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Editorial
Celebrate Valentine’s Day every day
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” (Frank A. Clark) […]
Editorial
Another Super PAC tiptoes into Senate race
Why should U.S. Sen. David Vitter have all the fun? He shouldn’t, according to the architects of the new Blue Pelican Super PAC that is being built up to support the re-election of senior Sen. Mary Landrieu. […]
Editorial
Abortion poll sets stage for legislative debates
After surviving attempts by lawmakers to defund it last year, Planned Parenthood is circulating the results of a November poll that suggest voters’ attitudes about reproductive health and pregnancy in Louisiana do not fit neatly along a pro-life to pro-choice continuum. […]
Editorial
I didn’t get to say goodbye
This morning I woke up dead. I know it because I just read my name in the death notices. […]
Editorial
Edwin Edwards polling in 6th congressional race
Whether or not former Gov. Edwin Edwards is seriously considering running for Congress, some of his allies have commissioned a poll to gauge his strength in the 6th District race this fall. […]
Editorial
America’s melting pot or gumbo?
We have a right to honor our heritage, but we have a responsibility to respect each other’s heritage. […]
Columns
Analysis: Vitter gives Democrats the next move
It may be unprecedented to have three statewide-elected Republicans, all with their own individual strengths and weaknesses, eyeing the same seat in Louisiana, but U.S. Sen. David Vitter has made it a reality with his announcement for governor early Tuesday morning. […]
Editorial
Lawsuit on elderly affairs possible against Jindal administration
A lawmaker from Assumption Parish and a group of senior citizens from south Louisiana say they are working on filing potential litigation against the administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal to address a variety of issues related to the Office of Elderly Affairs. […]