Why fixing Louisiana’s broken Criminal Court System is so difficult
Across the state of Louisiana, our criminal court system is broken. We all know it and have known it for many years. Despite this, until recently, no one seemed willing to do the work to fix it. Others will downright block any attempt even to conduct a meaningful...
Transparency: It’s Sunshine Week!
Well, it is that time of year again! For some, it’s Spring that brings hope. The season ushers in a time of rebirth and abundant sunlight. Others are reminded of the Ides of March, that pivotal time when Julius Caesar was killed and the Roman Republic fell into...
IF YOU ONLY HAD THREE WISHES…
There was a fisherman in the Atchafalaya Basin who one day came upon a beautiful ornate bottle in the muck and the mud. He picked it up and observed it was sealed with a cork, but despite being empty it was unusually heavy. Curious of his findings he set about to...
Veto Session: At Ease
Before the Veto Override Session began the political games were in full swing. From legislators not showing up to the governor admitting he made threats and promises to whip votes, the people never stood a chance at being represented. Inability to Perform Duties John...
Citizens for a New Louisiana is making government more transparent, one parish at a time. Will you become a part of the solution?
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American Library Association
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Acadiana Advocate
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TruthOut
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