Allen Lottinger
Deacon ‘G’ appointed to Holy Family Parish
Deacon W. Gerard Gautrau, who prefers to be known as “G,” has been canonically appointed as deacon of Holy Family Parish in Luling by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. […]
Columns
Columns
There is a blue civil war coming
Walter Russell Meade made a very interesting observation on his blog in The American Interest magazine. […]
Columns
Status quo defenders challenge education reforms
In state court this week, Judge Tim Kelley of the 19th JDC heard a suit filed by the Louisiana Association of Educators, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, the Louisiana School Boards Association, and 43 local school districts challenging Act 2, which passed during the recent legislative session.
Allen Lottinger
National elections need overhaul
The political scene should start getting more interesting in Louisiana now that the dull Presidential election is over for us forgotten citizens. […]
Columns
State’s budget crisis explained
As the state of Louisiana faces its next annual revenue shortfall (a.k.a. the “fiscal cliff”), apparently, it is necessary to explain the obvious to our politicians.
Columns
Louisiana ‘fiscal cliff’ redux
It’s that time of year when Team Jindal tells us the horror story about the “fiscal cliff.”
Columns
Behind fiscal cliff lies fiscal swamp
The nation’s long election ordeal is over. While that may be good news, we must temper it with the fact that Congress is now back in session.
Business
What this election will mean to businesses
The French have an expression: “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” The more things change, the more they stay the same. […]
Columns
Is civics taught anymore?
There used to be a course taught in the 10th grade in Louisiana high schools called civics. I don’t know if it is even being taught today. […]