(June 4) Amidst the racially charged arguments surrounding Louisiana’s congressional districts, the reality is that the population distribution within Louisiana isn’t naturally conducive to either political side’s fondest wishes. It’s virtually impossible... See more
National Politics Mike Pence: Let’s go back to real conservatism The former Veep outlines timeless principles (Note: I just want to highlight this piece from the Wall Street Journal, roughly excerpted from What Conservatives Believe, written by the former... See more
Gulf Coast Politics So, AG Liz Murrill did some things right When she isn't on power trips, she gets good things done (June 6) When state Attorney General Liz Murrill leaves aside her hardball political power plays, she can notch common-sense wins that be... See more
(May 30) Louisiana may have a great thing going with an education program called Star Academy, and I apologize for suggesting otherwise. The story here isn’t the apology but the program, so let’s dispense quickly with the former. In an earlier column in s... See more
When state Attorney General Liz Murrill leaves aside her hardball political power plays, she can notch common-sense wins that benefit everybody. Granted, Murrill does seem to revel in extravagant assertions of authority. Witness her threat to remove from ... See more
