Four amendments will be on Nov. 18 ballot

Voters are asked to consider another four amendments to the Louisiana Constitution in the Nov. 18 election.

Abraham’s Almost Forgotten Novel

American Journalist Christopher Hitchens once said, “Everyone has a book inside them, which is exactly where it should, I think, in most cases, remain.”

Rooted in community, farm to school programs growing strong

Over the past decade, the farm to school movement has reached millions of students in the United States and its territories.From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm to school practices help children learn about nutrition and agriculture while also creating new...

A close call in Israel!

In my column a few weeks ago, I shared my excitement of traveling to the Holy Land for the first time. I had set out a specific agenda to explore my own spirituality as I’ve grown older, and I listed all the places I wanted to go. What an amazing trip. It turned out to be all I had anticipated.

Just a note to all my column and website readers

Just a note to all my column and website readers. I want to thank so many of you for your concern over my safety during my recent trip to Israel. I found the trip extremely informative and spiritually rewarding.

Gag orders against Trump should be unconstitutional

Former President Donald Trump just can’t keep his mouth shut. He rants and raves against anyone who crosses his path. He is a lightning rod of abuse and making attacks against anyone with whom he disagrees.

To the Cane River Lake Community:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided comment to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources on the request to pump water from Red River to Cane River Lake.

Gag orders against Trump should be unconstitutional

is on trial here. In fact, I would argue that democracy is on trial. Forbidding the ex-president or any defendant to speak out in his or her defense flies in the face of fairness. We are supposed to have a better system and a better country than this.Peace and Justice Jim Brown

How about some fresh ideas from next governor!

Louisiana gubernatorial election is less than two weeks away with six major candidates for governor showering television stations across the state with TV ads. One candidate is a democrat and the other five are all Republicans.

Commissioner says candidates afraid of special interests

Dear Editor:As candidates for governor, other statewide offices and contested legislative seats compete for attention in Louisiana, our people are voting with their feet.The population trends are terrible, and I’m not just talking about how Louisiana compares to Texas, Georgia or other dynamic...