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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.
New York Times
A group called Citizens for a New Louisiana is seeking to remove taxpayer-funded pornography, erotica, and gender dysphoria propaganda from the children’s section of library systems.
Acadiana Advocate
It was not until the question was raised by the Citizens for a New Louisiana that a runoff election was held.
The Black Chronicle
Citizens for a New Louisiana agreed with Homza that the state’s election laws were among the best in the country.
NBC News
Citizens for a New Louisiana spoke at the meeting in favor of restrictions on books with sexual content.
The Guardian (UK)
But within days her life had been upended because of two posts on social media... Citizens for a New Louisiana, a group whom Jones knew had worked to defund a library in nearby Lafayette.
Sandra Gee
This is the most stellar example of investigative journalism that I have had the privilege to read in a very long time.
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💰 Shh! City Council slips in 30% pay raise
Elected officials voting themselves pay raises is incredibly unpopular. Here’s one city council’s unique solution: just don’t tell anyone.
Closed primaries – the ultimate test
It’s morning in Louisiana! After decades, Louisiana no longer allows Democrats to help select who will represent the Republican brand on an election ballot. But not everyone is happy about it.
Corrections: Political Ploys Over Public Safety – The Story of the Lafayette Jail
Explore the intricacies of a local criminal justice system, focusing on the second of our four-legged stool: corrections at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
It’s time for transparency in Baton Rouge
On the heels of an unprecedented conservative victory, can Louisiana’s new legislature deliver more transparency to Louisiana’s state Capitol?
Policing: The First Line and the First Leg
Curtailing violent crime begins with an understanding of how we got here. Join us as we explore the first leg of Louisiana’s Criminal Justice System: Policing.
Violent Crime Task Force: crime thrives in lack of transparency
Louisiana’s violent crime task force backs up what we’ve been saying for seven years. Key among their five recommendations for lowering violent crime is addressing Louisiana’s chronic lack of reporting and transparency.
Monique Blanco Boulet and the future of Lafayette
Has Lafayette lurched leftward, as some suggest. What will the future look like under the leadership of Monique Blanco Boulet?
Kyle Ardoin recognizes Citizens for a New Louisiana and others
While we were excited to receive official recognition for our years of work to improve Louisiana’s election systems, not everyone wished us hearty congratulations.
Unpopular: Louisiana Carbon Capture Task Force deciding your fate?
People don’t like being guinea pigs, and these experimental carbon capture sequestration projects are no exception. Thankfully, there is a task force meeting in Baton Rouge on December 18th. If they’re thinking about building one of these things in your back yard, you should make plans to attend.
Complete list of all 2,913 fixed tickets in Youngsville
As months-old records requests are finally trickling in, we’re starting realize that life is definitely sweeter in Youngsville; especially for those inside the power clique. Perhaps Youngsville’s ticket fixing scandal has finally reached its crescendo. Here’s the complete list of all 2,913 disappeared tickets, and the story behind it.
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