The Pope and Louisiana

Despite his conflict with President Trump, Pope Leo XIV is quite popular worldwide. There is talk of an American visit by the pontiff soon. He should come to Louisiana. More than half the population in South Louisiana is Catholic.

On Remembering Who He Is

In reality, it all comes down to how we answer this question: “Who do you say I am?” Yes, after asking His disciples who others thought He was, Jesus looked at them and asked that pointblank question.

Character Traits - Patience

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law.”

Pelican Institute report said to be ‘shock to the system’

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy today released a new report, “Shock to the System: Protecting Louisiana Consumers from Rising Electricity Costs,” detailing the structural drivers behind rising electricity bills and offering a comprehensive policy playbook to address affordability and...

Latest erosion of freedom’s– nothing new

Congress re-authorized the so-called Patriot Act last week. The law has created an invasive federal surveillance system that began with lies that undermined the liberty of millions of Americans Did this unconstitutional act begin the movement of the country towards a “Brave New World?” Hardly.

Hearings will discuss how Congress can make health care more affordable

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold two field hearings in Louisiana this week to discuss how Congress can make health care affordable and improve mental health and substance use disorder treatment.The Committee will hear from a variety of perspectives...

MoveOn Civic Action spokesperson says Republicans are colluding in broad daylight

In response to Louisiana Republicans moving to postpone the state primary elections to redraw maps in light of yesterday’s Supreme Court of the United States’ decision on Louisiana v. Callais striking down a landmark provision of the Voting Rights Act prohibiting racial discrimination in voting...

Ask Rusty:

I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit?Dear Rusty: I began collecting benefits at age 72 and am now 78. Since that time, I have continued to work and have contributed over $40,000 to Social Security over the last six years.

Louisiana has worst drivers in the US!

Say it isn’t so. The Bayou State, made up of docile souls who are law abiding, courteous and well-trained motorists, has just been tagged by several rating services as having the worst drivers in the nation.

Democratic Congressional candidate bashes Supreme Court ruling

John Day, a veteran and Democratic candidate for Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District, Thursday blasted Gov. Jeff Landry’s reported plan to suspend the May 16 primary elections, saying it is proof that Louisiana’s Republican leadership has chosen party survival over the people they were elected...