Five transgender youth and their families have sued Louisiana over a ban on gender affirming health care #lalege #lagov lailluminator.com/2024/01/08/tra….

In his first hours in office, Landry called a redistricting special session, giving lawmakers the opportunity to replace the state’s current congressional map that a federal judge said violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. to.pbs.org/3UaItbl

A lawsuit to block enforcement of Louisiana’s new ban on transgender health care procedures for anyone under 18 was announced Monday by LGBTQ+ advocates. to.pbs.org/47pF0Zb

Louisiana lawmakers face a Jan. 30 deadline to submit a redesign of the state’s six congressional districts after a federal court said the current map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. to.pbs.org/3U5dNbm

Palestinian Americans in the New Orleans area are shaken by the killing of a local 17-year-old while he was visiting family in the occupied West Bank. to.pbs.org/47PwNOb

My latest report is about a #Louisiana teen who was shot dead in the West Bank. He was there to explore his #Palestinian roots. His death leaves his community back home in #NOLA reeling. pbs.org/newshour/world…

Palestinian Americans in the New Orleans area are shaken by the killing of a local 17-year-old while he was visiting family in the occupied West Bank. Grief and anger are raw a week after a witness says Israeli security forces fatally shot the teen. to.pbs.org/47PwNOb

Wow. Mayorkas impeachment fails 214-216. We believe leadership person switched to reconsider. It was effectively a tie.

Each year, more than 25,000 Louisianans receive a new cancer diagnosis. But many, don’t have access to new trials and therapies near their home. to.pbs.org/3UMGWZ1

Thank you to PBS News & reporter Roby Chavez for spotlighting the often overlooked out-of-pocket costs cancer patients face when participating in clinical trials. Lazarex is deeply committed to eliminating these financial barriers. Read the article: pbs.org/newshour/healt…

New Orleans R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry has died at the age of 87. His famous voice of a croaking "lonely frog" propelled him to fame with the 1956 hit single 'Ain't Got No Home.' In Memoriam: wwoz.org/blog/1041521 📷 at Jazz Fest 2010 by Hunter King

Guest column: Assault on public records in Louisiana rigs the game against citizens #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/op… via The Advocate

This is so tough to watch. NOPD is searching for this person who stole the plaque commemorating the Up Stairs Lounge arson and put it in the trash. This arson at a Gay bar in 1973 killed 32 people and remains the deadliest fire in New Orleans history.

An attempt by Governor Jeff Landry to hide massive public records in Louisiana is dead. .Jay Morris has killed his bill to carry that out, said he didn't want to be associated with hiding records #lalege #lagov

You’re amazing, Ezra.   What you do is an inspiration to so many, and I’m looking forward to what you’ll do next.

Saluting a one-of-a-kind journalist, talented artist, and one of the kindest humans I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with while in D.C. You will be missed Bill.

Gratitude. Snow Angels. This is C-R-A-Z-Y !!! It keeps falling and near blizzard-like conditions in New Orleans.