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Dr. James Lindsay joins Champions of Change Banquet & Silent Auction
Join us at Champions of Change: Spot-Lighting the Movement to de-woke government institutions. Experience an enlightening evening with James Lindsay, a renowned advocate for reason, individual rights, and free speech.
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Lunsford spent years raising the heat leading a stealthy but steady campaign that replaced members of the library board who, from his perspective, were not quite on board.
John Guilbeau
The success we're seeing in Lafayette Parish would not be possible without vital organizations like Citizens for a New Louisiana.
Insider (Great Britain)
Lunsford and CNL have had an outsize influence on Louisiana libraries.
WRNO
A poll published by Citizens for a New Louisiana, showed state voters have an especially negative view of the legislature.
Sandra Gee
This is the most stellar example of investigative journalism that I have had the privilege to read in a very long time.
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
USA Today
Michael Lunsford runs Citizens for a New Louisiana, a government watchdog nonprofit, ... who has called out Jones and other library leaders.
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Hoodwinked! Louisiana Advances Carbon Capture
Thanks to some elaborate distractions, Carbon Capture is making strides in Louisiana policy despite strong opposition from her residents.
Your $11.2 Million ‘gift’ to a New Orleans NGO
Are you tired of government wasting our tax dollars? We’re cracking the books to see who’s getting what. In this expose, we explore the exorbitant salaries of New Orleans and Company, a non-profit recipient of $11.2 million.
Breaking: School Choice in jeopardy?
Could the Gator Scholarship / School Choice program be in jeopardy? With a critical deadline just days away, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) still doesn’t have the contract approval listed on their agenda.
Louisiana Congressional Map 2024 – It’s zoomable!
One of the top questions we’ve been getting lately is, “What Congressional district am I in now?” If you’re wondering, we created this map for you. It’s zoomable down to house level. Check it out.
Why fixing Louisiana’s broken Criminal Court System is so difficult
Louisiana’s criminal court system has long been criticized for its inefficiencies and lack of transparency, prompting calls for comprehensive reform. While efforts to mend the broken system have gained momentum of late, reforms face strong resistance from within the system.
Pride Purveyors Pranked Pt 2
Delve into the controversy surrounding Pride Purveyors and the Lafayette City Council. Unmask the false accusations made by “Comedy Hour” Kenneth Boudreaux and discover the truth backed by public records.
They’re back! more vulgar kids books found
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Louisiana’s public libraries do not take vulgar kids’ books seriously, in violation of state law. In this article, I’ll once again be naming names. Here are the forty-four (44) public libraries that appear unconcerned with protecting your children’s innocence.
Change Louisiana? This could change everything!
We’re continuing to identify the who and what of Louisiana’s history of wasteful spending. This time, we’ll show you about 100 different wasteful spending projects and name the legislators in whose districts these projects appear.
Youngsville Council Candidate Differences
Of the numerous questions posed to the Youngsville Council candidates, only one of them really set the contenders apart.
Moon Griffon interview with Michael Lunsford
Explore the hidden culture war in Louisiana, as Michael Lunsford uncovers wasteful spending and lack of accountability in the allocation of public funds.
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