Editorial
Are we really being honest about our hunger?
What is your hunger? What is it for which you thirst? Let us be honest, be real with ourselves even if we feel ashamed as though it is a disorder… […]
Editorial
Allen Lottinger
Ex-governors get together on education
Four of our five living ex-governors got together the other day to express dismay over our present governor’s intention to cut spending on higher education. […]
Editorial
The greatest of human yearnings
How many people in the world today are feeling down, discouraged, depressed… and some even despairing? How many today are at least lethargic (lukewarm) in their faith, and at most have no faith at all? […]
Columns
Very Aggressive Tax (VAT) comes with costs
It isn’t surprising that the latest fix for the spending addiction in Washington has surfaced in Congressional discussions. It is called the VAT, the value added tax. […]
Columns
Recent ruckus shows games that people play
A recent ruckus in the state legislature has created a lot of anger and garnered national media attention. […]
Columns
State has priority, not revenue, problem
Recently, I was asked by a prominent member of the higher education community in Louisiana what my solution was to the projected revenue shortfall for higher education. Given the person’s background and knowledge, I was highly-complimented that I was asked. […]
Editorial
Not too early to get prepared for hurricane season
St. Charles Parish will continue its ‘BE PREPARED’ hurricane campaign in 2009 with an expanded preparedness brochure, Web site and public service announcement video. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is electronic surveillance a problem?
What’s wrong with electronic surveillance to detect people breaking the law? Many people are very much against it, including my wife. Especially on speeding and running red lights. […]
Editorial
Fatima and the Theology of the Body
May is a month that Catholics traditionally devote to honoring the Blessed Mother. One of my favorite Marian memorials falls in the middle of the month, May 13, when we honor Mary under her title “Our Lady of Fatima.” […]