by Michael Lunsford | Feb 20, 2025 | Legislature, Louisiana
Fake political texts, deception, and whisper campaigns—these aren’t just dirty tricks; they’re shaping Louisiana’s elections. Citizens for a New Louisiana’s exclusive investigation into the Senate 23 special election reveals a Republican Infighting battle fueled...
by Michael Lunsford | Feb 12, 2025 | Libraries, Louisiana, St. Tammany
In a decision that could reshape the ongoing battle over public libraries in Louisiana, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former members of the St. Tammany Library Board of Control. The ruling vacates an earlier...
by Michael Lunsford | Feb 10, 2025 | Elections, Lafayette, Louisiana
Mysterious political texts, stolen campaign signs, and questionable election interference aren’t just dirty tricks; they’re potentially illegal. Our investigation into Senate 23 reveals a troubling pattern threatening election fairness in Louisiana. The Surge of Fake...
by Michael Lunsford | Feb 3, 2025 | Louisiana, Sunshine
My phone has not stopped ringing, and my text message inbox is brimming. Fielding questions about political shenanigans surrounding fake political text messages have cost me time and resources that I will never get back. So, to say I’m offended by all this might...
by Michael Lunsford | Jan 29, 2025 | About Us, Louisiana
We don’t often talk about ourselves or our board. However, sometimes, an occurrence of such magnitude occurs that I feel strongly compelled to tell you about it. I’m excited to share that one of the board members of the New Louisiana Foundation, the...