by Jamie Pope | May 9, 2022 | Baton Rouge
Louisiana’s Speaker of the House, Clay Schexnayder, has a habit of trying to silence those who do not fall in line. Citizens pointing out his inconsistencies, legislators communicating with constituents, and the media have all been subject to this attempted...
by Michael Lunsford | Apr 12, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
On February 24th, 1836, writing from a besieged Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis penned a plea for reinforcements. He wrote, “I shall never surrender or retreat.” It was signed, “Victory or Death.” Many years hence and one state away,...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 29, 2022 | Louisiana, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThere are some very odd things happening this weekend, which promises to erupt across the state tomorrow (Monday). The Gang of 23 (those 23 legislators who abandoned the Republican super-majority and joined with JBE and every...
by Jamie Pope | Mar 21, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
If the endless emergency taught us anything it is that our governor has too much power. As people start announcing their run for governor many are wondering who is willing to address balance of power. One man should not be able to rule all three branches of...
by Jamie Pope | Feb 18, 2022 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Should the government be able to silence the media by claiming someone is not media enough? That is exactly what happened to me. My media badge was taken away and I was escorted out of the House Chamber media well. The reason I was given, “folks around there...