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Louisiana
louisiana
Mar. 21, 2021
Wife of Republican Congressman Who Died From COVID Wins His House Seat
Julia Letlow will represent Louisiana’s 5th District after winning a special election to replace her late husband Luke, who died before taking office.
By
Matt Stieb
hurricane sally
Sept. 16, 2020
Hurricane Sally: ‘Devastating’ Rain Expected in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
With this storm, the water is going to be the most dangerous impact. Already, Sally has dumped more than two feet of rain on Pensacola.
By
Chas Danner
hurricane laura
Aug. 27, 2020
Hurricane Laura Batters Louisiana: Updates
A chlorine-production plant near Lake Charles, Louisiana, has caught fire in the storm’s aftermath.
By
Matt Stieb
and
Chas Danner
medicaid
Nov. 19, 2019
One Key Lesson From Democratic Wins in Louisiana and Kentucky
For Democrats, expanding the welfare state is always good politics (eventually).
By
Eric Levitz
2019 elections
Nov. 18, 2019
More Red-State Alarms for Trump in Louisiana Governor’s Race
Trump went all in for Eddie Rispone, but Democrat John Bel Edwards won on the strength of African-American turnout.
By
Ed Kilgore
elections of 2019
Nov. 3, 2019
Off-Year Election Preview: Is It All About Partisanship?
Unpopular Republicans struggle to win governorships in red Kentucky and Mississippi, while partisan tides help Democrats in Virginia.
By
Ed Kilgore
elections of 2019
Oct. 13, 2019
Louisiana Governor’s Race Runoff Pits Edwards Against Trumpian Tycoon
Democrat John Bel Edwards fell just short of a majority in the state’s nonpartisan primary and will face Republican Eddie Rispone on November 16.
By
Ed Kilgore
abortion
Oct. 4, 2019
Here We Go: Supreme Court Accepts First Big Post-Kavanaugh Abortion Case
The Court could begin the long march back to a pre–
Roe v. Wade
era by validating laws designed to shut down abortion providers.
By
Ed Kilgore
crime
June 27, 2019
The Bitter Sibling Rivalry Burning Up an $800 Million Louisiana Oil Dynasty
A story of lifelong grudges, frame-ups, greed, drugs, and an incompetent conspiracy of off-duty cops.
By
Ian Frisch
abortion
May 29, 2019
Democrats Play Key Role in Louisiana Abortion Ban
What is unique about Louisiana’s “heartbeat” bill is that a Democratic legislator wrote it and a Democratic governor will sign it.
By
Ed Kilgore
reproductive rights
May 24, 2019
The Legal Fight Over Alabama’s Abortion Law Begins
Other, less drastic abortion laws are more likely to provide Supreme Court conservatives with the pretext to begin unraveling reproductive rights.
By
Ed Kilgore
the states
May 14, 2019
U.S. News
’ ‘Best States’ Rankings Don’t Smile on Red Ones
Twelve of the 13 states at the bottom of the rankings were Trump Country in 2016.
By
Ed Kilgore
terrorism
Apr. 11, 2019
White Deputy’s Son Arrested for Black Church Arsons in Louisiana
Arsons and bombings that target black churches are deeply woven into U.S. history.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
state legislatures
Jan. 17, 2019
West Virginia Leads States With Boys’ Club Legislatures
Some states, like Massachusetts (bad) and Georgia (relatively good), defy partisan stereotypes on legislative gender balance.
By
Ed Kilgore
police shootings
Mar. 31, 2018
Baton Rouge Cop Who Shot Alton Sterling Fired, Body-Cam Footage Finally Released
In the disturbing videos, officer Blane Salamoni is shown immediately threatening to shoot Sterling in the head.
By
Chas Danner
extreme weather
Oct. 7, 2017
Hurricane Nate Expected to Reach Category 2 Strength Before Striking Gulf Coast
The fast but intensifying storm will likely make landfall just east of New Orleans overnight Saturday.
By
Chas Danner
awful things
Sept. 17, 2017
Murders of Two Black Men in Baton Rouge Were Likely Racially Motivated
Police are holding a 23-year-old white man as a person of interest in the crime.
By
Chas Danner
u.s. senate
Dec. 11, 2016
Republican John Kennedy Wins Louisiana Senate Runoff
The GOP will now have a 52-48 seat majority in the next Senate.
By
Chas Danner
Dec. 8, 2016
Democratic Populism Probably About to Take a Beating in Huey Long’s State
Senate candidate Foster Campbell has a message tailor-made for his state. But it probably won’t matter.
By
Ed Kilgore
Dec. 6, 2016
Louisiana Man Who Shot Ex-NFL Player Is Charged With Manslaughter
Officials defended the decision to delay charging the suspect with Joe McKnight’s death.
By
Jen Kirby
Nov. 17, 2016
Louisiana Runoff Begins the Post-Trump-Earthquake Political Calendar
Beginning with a Senate runoff in Louisiana and then off-year state elections in 2017, we will soon see if there is any backlash to Trump’s election.
By
Ed Kilgore
Nov. 15, 2016
Bobby Jindal May Be in the Cabinet of the Man He Called an ‘Egomaniacal Madman’
He’s reportedly up for Health and Human Services Secretary.
By
Ed Kilgore
Aug. 17, 2016
Louisiana Flooding Is ‘Worst Natural Disaster’ Since Superstorm Sandy
Parts of the state are in for a long, painful recovery.
By
Jen Kirby
July 26, 2016
Louisiana Wins the DNC Roll-Call Vote
Watch Louisiana pledge their delegates like no state has ever pledged its delegates before.
By
Eric Levitz
black lives matter
July 10, 2016
Hundreds Arrested As Black Lives Matter Protests Continue Nationwide
Demonstrations over the weekend left officers injured and activists complaining that the police response was overly aggressive.
By
Chas Danner
and
Margaret Hartmann
politics
May 22, 2016
Louisiana Is About to Make Attacking a Cop a Hate Crime
The law is a response to what lawmakers perceive as an increased threat to first responders following the rise of activism like the Black Lives Matter movement.
By
Chas Danner
Mar. 18, 2016
The Republican Party Must Answer for What It Did to Kansas and Louisiana
The GOP’s economic program just decimated two American states. Why haven’t the party’s presidential candidates been asked to account for that?
By
Eric Levitz
talking about the weather
Mar. 14, 2016
At Least 4 Die, Thousands of Homes Damaged in Record Southern Flooding
President Obama declared a “major disaster” in Louisiana.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Feb. 25, 2016
Duke Support for Trump Brings Back Memories of an Earlier ‘Race From Hell’
Donald Trump is no David Duke, but a wild Louisiana gubernatorial race in 1991 showed GOP and business leaders could revolt against a renegade candidacy if pushed too far.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Nov. 22, 2015
Democrat John Bel Edwards Defeats David Vitter in Louisiana Governor’s Race
Vitter has also announced he will not run for reelection in the Senate.
By
Chas Danner
last-ditch fearmongering
Nov. 17, 2015
Vitter Campaign Goes All In on Refugee Hysteria
Trailing badly, Vitter portrays his Democratic opponent as soft on Syrian orphans.
By
Eric Levitz
shootings
July 24, 2015
Louisiana Movie Theater Shooter Identified
The gunman, John Russell Houser, killed himself after opening fire during a showing of
Trainwreck
.
By
Margaret Hartmann
and
Jaime Fuller
stupid things
June 16, 2014
Duck Dynasty
Relative Running for Congress
Yeehaw.
By
Caroline Bankoff
early and awkward
Apr. 28, 2014
Makeout Bandit Vance McAllister Won’t Run for Reelection
He wants to work on his relationship with his wife.
By
Caroline Bankoff
oh louisiana
Apr. 16, 2014
Louisiana Won’t Get Rid of Its Anti-Sodomy Law Just Because It’s Unenforceable
They may need it if the 12 other laws banning sexual abuse are repealed.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and awkward
Apr. 9, 2014
McAllister Might Get FBI Involved in Scandal
Maybe he likes being the center of attention.
By
Caroline Bankoff
scandals
Apr. 8, 2014
Vance McAllister Texts With Unknown Number
Everybody knows about it anyway!
By
Caroline Bankoff
zombie nation
June 6, 2012
Louisiana Bath Salts User ‘Bit a Chunk’ of Man’s Face Off
Worst trend ever.
By
Dan Amira
awkward moments
Mar. 23, 2012
As Santorum Opens Fire at a Shooting Range, Supporter Yells ‘Pretend It’s Obama’
Santorum immediately disavows shouted comment.
By
Alex Klein
Mar. 21, 2012
Cajun Campaign Bash Bonanza: On to Louisiana
Santorum amps up his ad fund-raising in the Bayou State.
By
Eliza Shapiro
early and awkward
Mar. 2, 2011
Man Who Last Won Election in 1987 About to Join Presidential Race
Good luck with that, Buddy Roemer.
By
Dan Amira
cleaning up
Sept. 15, 2010
Multiple Choice Photo: (A) Gravel Road or (B) Enormous Fish Kill in the Gulf?
Guess which?
By
Nitasha Tiku
cleaning up
Sept. 9, 2010
You Know What They Say About People Who Like to Start Fires
Another week, another fire.
By
Nitasha Tiku
cleaning up
Sept. 3, 2010
Louisiana’s Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Doesn’t See What All the Fuss Is About
Celebrating Louisiana’s harvest since 1967.
By
Nitasha Tiku
bp
July 11, 2010
BP Cuts Payments on 40,000 Claims
While Tony Hayward watches the World Cup and eats seafood.
By
Mike Vilensky
oil spill
June 20, 2010
Louisiana Legislators Pray for the Oil Spill to Clean Itself Up
“Thus far, efforts made by mortals have been to no avail.”
By
Mike Vilensky
cleaning up
Apr. 29, 2010
Administration’s Role in Oil-Spill Cleanup Heightened
“Gag-inducing” smell overwhelms New Orleans.
By
Josh Duboff
dirty south
Nov. 11, 2009
Porn Star Turned Political Candidate Has ‘Nothing to Hide’
David Vitter is not amused.
By
Adam K. Raymond