Opinions

Johnson argues only Americans should vote in federal elections

At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference Tuesday Speaker Mike Johnson argued for the swift passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which would prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.Speaker Johnson also highlighted the House’s efforts to...

Jumping into the black night

During my training to become an airborne jumpmaster in Panama, one of my required jumps was at night flying over the Atlantic coast to the drop zone.Our Special Forces drop zone was carved out of the jungle and was surrounded by Gatun Lake and the old French Canal.

Voting machine changes needed across the country

After former President Donald Trump lost his reelection in 2024, there have been continuous allegations that election fraud has taken place all across the country. So here is the question. Can voting machine computers be hacked? Can the election process be manipulated?

Royal Alexander

From the pen ofom theroWhat I witnessed last week was not what I expected. At the conclusion of the debate I thought, do Democrats who support Pres. Biden actually believe he is capable and competent to be president? That he can actually serve as Commander of Chief?

Sheriff’s Association urges lawmakers to fight back

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) recently endorsed federal legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of our nation’s anti-dogfighting and anti-cockfighting laws and to crack down on related offenses.The association, on behalf of more than 3,000 elected sheriffs nationwide,...

Bond Commission approves several State projects

On Thursday June 20, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved funding for a variety of projects across the state.According to Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., “This funding will address critical needs in parishes throughout our state.”Here are some of the individual projects...

Nicki Haley is still strongest pick for vice president

Nikki Haley is still the strongest VP pick As far as we know, Nikki Haley isn’t on the shortlist, nor on the long list.There’s no indication that she’s being considered as Donald Trump’s VP pick, and Trump forcefully smacked down a report in Axios that the campaign was looking at her.She’d still...

AG says Ukraine being impacted by Biden’s LNG ban

President Biden’s unlawful LNG ban has now hit Ukraine in the middle of its war with Russia.Ukraine struck a major LNG deal with Virginia-based Venture Global, which has multiple facilities in Louisiana.This deal with Venture Global’s Plaquemines facility would allow Ukraine to purchase up to two...

Ten Commandments under attack in Louisiana

You just cannot keep Louisiana out of the national news. As Roseanne Roseannada used to say on Saturday Night Live: “It’s always something” Here in the Bayou State, there are happenings that stir up both interest and dismay from coast to coast.

Speaker Johnson releases statement about Democratic influence in election

Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and the Intelligence Committee released a report uncovering clear evidence that 51 former government officials – prompted by now-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken –...