Allen Lottinger
Putting some sense into politics
The following column was published four years ago almost to this date. It is just as timely now as then because it concerns presidential politics during an election year. […]
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William F. Buckley
The founder of the modern conservative movement in America, William F. Buckley Jr., recently passed away at his home in Connecticut. […]
Allen Lottinger
Legislature goes back to work next week
Gov. Bobby Jindal won’t let the legislature rest. He is calling them into another special session to start Sunday. […]
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State board of education sends mixed messages
Recently, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) took steps to take over 10 public schools that were deemed “failed” by Louisiana’s public education accountability program. […]
Allen Lottinger
Time is ripe for new friendship in Cuba
The U. S. has an excellent chance to make things right with Cuba now that Fidel Castro has retired. […]
Allen Lottinger
Electoral system needs to be changed in U. S.
It’s high time the U. S. changes its way of electing our President and Vice President. This election season is enough to tell us why. […]
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A ringside seat
Break out the popcorn, settle into your easy chair, and get ready to watch some high drama as the presidential nominating contests move toward critical mass. […]
Allen Lottinger
Governor needs to push coastal restoration
Hopefully, as soon as Gov. Bobby Jindal makes good on his efforts to reform ethics in state politics, he will turn his attention to the biggest problem facing our state. […]
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Tax commission appointments are crucial
Some of the most interesting—and revealing—appointments Governor Jindal will make will be on the Tax Commission. […]