CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • Jindal is Lying: Louisiana Never Voted on School Voucher Program

    In response to Judge Tim Kelley’s ruling striking down, as unconstitutional, the funding mechanism for Louisiana’s so-called “voucher program,” Governor Jindal writes (bold mine): “The opinion sadly ignores the rights of families who do not have the means necessary to escape failing schools. On behalf of the citizens that cast their votes for reform, the parents who want more choices, and the kids who deserve a chance, we will appeal today’s decision, and I’m confident we will prevail. This ruling changes nothing for the students currently in the program. All along, we expected this to be decided by the Louisiana…

  • Jindal’s Scheme to Defund Public Schools In Order to Enrich Religious Schools Ruled Unconstitutional

    In what can only be described as a major victory for those in Louisiana who champion and value the fundamental right to public education, today, Judge Tim Kelley ruled that Governor Bobby Jindal’s attempt to divert taxpayer dollars to prop up private religious schools, under the pretense of “school choice,” violates the Louisiana State Constitution. Although Judge Kelley did not issue an injunction against the program and although an appeal to the Louisiana State Supreme Court had already been a foregone conclusion, Judge Kelley’s 39-page decision represents the most significant ruling to date on the constitutionality of diverting Minimum Foundation Program (MFP)…

  • An Interview with Louisiana Disability Rights Advocate Ashley Volion

    I am thrilled to learn that this Sunday morning MNSBC, in a segment on “Melissa Harris-Perry,” will share Ashley Volion’s inspirational story with the rest of the nation. Ashley, for those of you who don’t know, is a 28-year-old academic professional and adjunct professor with the Texas A&M system. After earning her undergraduate and master degrees, Ashley remained in academia, researching and writing, among other things, an insightful study and thesis on sexuality. Ashley has a physically debilitating form of cerebral palsy. She lacks the physical strength to pull herself  over, but trust me: During the last few weeks, through the sheer…