Opinions

Evans: Louisiana must pay attention to its eroding coast

Louisiana needs to pay attention to the fact that scores of small towns along the coast are in danger of extinction.

‘LaPolitics’: Historic veto session begins Tuesday 

There's no shortage of political stories stirring as we head into the weekend. This...

Alford: Veto session also part of Edwin Edwards’ legacy 

An outsized figure in Louisiana politics, former Gov. Edwin Edwards, died Monday, just a...

JR Ball: A freedom cry for college athletes rings out across the land

The good ol' days of everyone in Division I college sports getting rich except the athletes who put their bodies at risk are thankfully over.

Riegel: The beauty and effectiveness of citizen activists

It is refreshing to see ordinary people band together as activists and, through a shared dedication and vision, get things done.

Publisher: Is flooding in Baton Rouge a crime scene?

How can Baton Rouge come up with innovative ideas to prevent flooding when it's counting on old-school Fred Raiford for solutions. Also, saluting local litter advocates and concern about a CATS tax renewal.
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Alford: Turnover trend continues at the state Capitol

Much like the state its members represent, the Louisiana Legislature is experiencing a troubling...

Alford: Lawmakers prepping for summertime session

Conservative lawmakers have taken the guesswork out of the process allowing the House and...

Alford: Legislative session will continue to reverberate

When he made his way out of the House chamber last week, just moments...

Alford: Jockeying for governor’s race underway

At this point during the last open gubernatorial cycle, in the summer of 2013,...