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Statutory Rape: How Big Oil Gets Away With Destroying Louisiana’s Coast (Part One)
On September 27, 2007, Congressman Bobby Jindal walked under the rotunda of Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, an impressive gothic building that could easily be mistaken for a cathedral, perched on a bluff in downtown Baton Rouge with sweeping views of the Mississippi River. Congressman Jindal, then only 36 years old, was auditioning for the same role he lost out on in 2003, but this time, he was fully prepared. This time, he wasn’t just armed with talking points; he cited detailed, extensive position papers on just about everything he could think of: Education, health care, coastal restoration, crime prevention, government…
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Louisiana Lawmaker Explains Why Controversial Abortion Legislation Is Bad Policy
I. Artificial Barriers Earlier this week, a Louisiana lawmaker forcefully explained why HB 388, a bill that would force the closure of three of the state’s five abortion clinics by establishing a series of superfluous licensing and facilities requirements, is bad policy. Quoting (bold mine): State licensing requirements can impose unnecessary burdens on medical practitioners, also limiting access to health care. Given that the supply of doctors is not expected to keep up with projected demand, policy-makers should allow other medical professionals to utilize more of their expertise to provide more affordable and convenient care for patients. In 2011, the…
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Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard’s Vainglorious (And Terrifying) Attempts To Stifle Dissent
Something remarkable happened on the campus of Louisiana College in the early morning hours of Thursday. A dedicated group of students, working together, peppered the school’s grounds with fliers announcing a protest against their embattled and controversial President, Joe Aguillard, and calling on their peers and classmates to begin boycotting classes next Monday. Aguillard, arguably, is the most incompetent college president in the country. During his tenure, Louisiana College has been repeatedly on the brink of academic and financial calamity. He has single-handedly driven off more than two-thirds of the faculty. He’s spent enormous amounts of time and resources chasing…
CenLamar | Est. 2006
