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Citizens for New Louisiana aims for a conservative presence across the state.
New York Times
The group that started the hubbub over in Lafayette Parish is called Citizens for a New Louisiana. And I know the players. And I had been monitoring who’s involved in all of this.
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.
Louisiana Illuminator
Michael Lunsford, executive director of the conservative watchdog group Citizens for a New Louisiana, raised concerns about the bill’s overly broad language
Acadiana Advocate
Citizens, whose executive director is ... Michael Lunsford, is a conservative "good government" operation that started in Lafayette and is expanding across the state. Its latest crusade is pushing for tighter controls on the books and other materials minors are allowed to access in public libraries.
Lafayette Clerk of Court
Citizens for a New Louisiana has changed Lafayette by doing the kind of deep research that journalists used to do.
Louisiana Illuminator
Citizens for a New Louisiana appears to be keeping a tally of lawmakers who support a veto session
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EPIC! Audited financial statements V. unsubstantiated opinion
A local "media" organization has published an article calling our effort to educate the public a "campaign of lies" intended on creating a financial crisis for the library. The truth is, if the policies they support are implemented it absolutely would create a...
Our local media couldn’t find a news story if it hit them in the face
The local news media has, once again, failed you. Instead of exposing a scam to extract $200,000 from the taxpayers, they're along for the ride! GREAT NEWS tax payers! Their ship has come in and YOU'RE PAYING FOR IT! Way back in December, I told the city council...
Want to get involved and fix your country? Here’s where to start.
It's easy to be frustrated with what's been going on in our nation, our state, and even your local city or town. What's seemingly difficult is figuring out how you can make a direct impact. Many people are looking for a local "precinct project." From what I can tell,...
What’s wrong with us?
Recently, someone brought to my attention that National Public Radio's number one song of 2020 was the basest form of filth anyone has seen or heard in a long time. One article suggests that the song wasn't given that noble title due to the quality of the music but...
Don’t freak out about Louisiana’s new voting machine proposals
Don’t freak out. The Secretary of State's RFP is a solid bit of work. It creates a new audit trail capability that we currently do not have. Regardless of how you feel about the companies submitting proposals, this is a tremendous improvement over what Louisiana has...
Simplified – March 20th Special Congressional Election
There are two SPECIAL Congressional Elections in Louisiana scheduled for March 20, 2021 (Early Voting March 6-13) Congressional District 2 Congressional District 5 Why is there a SPECIAL election? The positions are currently vacant in these districts. Distict 2...
Did the City of Lafayette steal $20 MILLION from the Parish?
It all started with a conversation about why government owned LUS is allowed to compete with private sector businesses who provide electricity, telecommunications, or water. The government pays no taxes. Therefore, any government owned "business" also pays no taxes....
Money Talks: Central City Hall Plans Thwarted
After 25 years, City officials and citizens agreed on a property for Central City Hall. When it was time to move forward, a million dollar carrot was dangled in front of their noses. Now, Central is back to square one. Back to studies, negotiations, and a city...
New Life Coming To Cortana
If you have traveled down Florida Boulevard near Oak Villa and Airline Highway you are likely familiar with the eyesore that has become of Cortana Mall. Most of the businesses are shut down. Landscaping is overgrown and resembles scenes from post apocalyptic movies....
The real truth a former Librarian doesn’t want you to know
Since former Library Director, Teresa Elberson, resigned on Friday, January 29th, 2021, the press has been circling the wagons with one article after another. The thrust of these articles has been to suggest the library board is wrongfully persecuting the perfect...
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