Louisiana has a long way to go with tort reform

Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week is observed during the first week of October in Louisiana and across the country. The goal of this awareness campaign is to shine a light on the injustices plaguing our civil justice system by informing citizens about the costs and consequences of lawsuit abuse.

A review of the Roberts Court

It has been 20 years since Chief Justice John Roberts was not only confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court but was also named chief justice by President George W. Bush. As such, it is useful to look back at some of the major decisions that have been handed down in that time period.

Catahoula party time

At first it appeared as if there were a riot in Old Downtown Jonesville last Friday night, October 3, 2025. Imagine my relief when I found out that it was only a “Friday After Five” event that is part of the Downtown Jonesville campaign of economic revitalization in Catahoula Parish.

An historic opportunity to end the 2-Year War in Gaza

Last week, after demonstrating great patience with the conflict, President Trump offered a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza and informed Hamas it has 72 hours to either accept his offer or be destroyed by Israel.

Protect small businesses by halting unemployment benefits to striking workers

As many small businesses struggle to find and retain qualified workers, several states across the country have implemented government-run systems to pay unemployment to individuals who voluntarily walk off the job to go on strike.

Letter to Editor

To the Editor: Protect Our Freedoms—Don’t Erode the First Amendment In the wake of the recent “First Amendment auditor” incident outside the courthouse, our Police Jury is considering an ordinance to ban face coverings “with intent to hide identity” and forbid “un-approved recording” in public...

Trump speech to UN should serve as a blueprint for every sovereign nation that yearns to breathe free

President Trump never changes or equivocates and “political speak” remains foreign to him. He plows ahead and did so again this past week when he addressed the United Nations in New York City.

AI key to future educational sucess

By Andrew Schwarz, LSU professor in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform how we teach in classrooms across the country and around the world, and Louisiana is leading the charge.

9-8-8 Three numbers to remember in September

By Brad Farmer September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time when we remember the more than 700 Louisianians lost to suicide in 2023 alone. And it is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to turning the tide on this public health crisis.

Freedom of speech may not include freedom from the consequences from that speech

Commentary after the death of Charlie Kirk, much of it harsh, vulgar, and ugly, has brought the issue of free speech sharply back into focus. For that reason, I wanted to describe what freedom of speech in America is and means.