Columns
Disagreement over the death penalty
It seems Louisiana has an interesting disagreement between two of its public officials who reportedly are both contemplating running for governor in the next state election. […]
death penalty
Editorial
Louisiana Catholic bishops urge legislators to repeal the death penalty
The following is a summary Statement of the Louisiana Catholic Bishops on the repeal of the death penalty dated April 18, 2017. […]
Allen Lottinger
Opera says death penalty not needed
One of the most interesting operas of our time was staged by the New Orleans Opera Association this past weekend. […]
Our View
Death sentences should be ended
Every now and then we hear reasons why people should not be sentenced to death, regardless of what they did. Those reasons usually have some common sense attached to their arguments. […]
Crime
Death penalty should be abolished
Another unbelievable case has arisen in which the death penalty has been prescribed and, over a period of many years, in this case 22, the penalty has not yet been delivered. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is death penalty dying a slow death?
The State of New Jersey has just abolished the death penalty. And it appears that other states may follow suit. […]