Louisiana

Grassroots Fight for $15 Movement Has Won $150 Billion in Raises for Millions of Workers, Study Shows

"When workers organize, they win."

Julia Conley · Jul 28, 2021

Hogs are raised on Duncan Farms on June 6, 2018 near Polo, Illinois. (Photo: Scott Olson via Getty Images)

Family Farm Action Alliance Releases Report to 'Counter Big Ag's Deception'

Kenny Stancil · Jul 28, 2021

At Times Square Rally, Activists Demand Congress 'Tax the Rich'

Brett Wilkins · Jul 27, 2021

New Yorkers receive food at a food distribution event

Unless Congress Acts, 20 Million People Will Lose Unemployment Aid in Just 41 Days: Analysis

Jake Johnson · Jul 27, 2021

The Olympic Event We Need: A Race To See Where People Live the Longest

Sam Pizzigati · Jul 26, 2021

'Today Feels Like a Betrayal': Sunrise Movement Blasts Biden Pick of Big Oil-Backed Cedric Richmond for Key Post

"President-elect Biden assured our movement he understands the urgency of this crisis; now, it's time for him to act like it."

Jessica Corbett · Nov 17, 2020

Life in Cancer Alley

State and local powers have approved a 14-plant plastics-production complex that would more than triple the levels of carcinogens in the region. It’s up to the residents to fight back to save their community.

Robert C. Koehler · Sep 17, 2020

Climate Emergency Overdrive: Our Age of Compound Disasters as 10% of Oregon Is Evacuated, California Burns, and Louisiana Sinks

Mother Nature is trying to tell us something but we are not listening.

Juan Cole · Sep 12, 2020

'I'd Drop Any 10 of You': GOP Rep. Clay Higgins Threatens to Shoot Armed Black Protesters

The Louisiana lawmaker is a staunch gun rights advocate in an open carry state. 

Brett Wilkins · Sep 3, 2020

Pence Slammed for Offering 'Prayers' While Dismissing Climate Action at RNC as Hurricane Laura Ravages Gulf Coast

"Denial is not a plan. Thoughts and prayers are not a solution. We must take action now to stave off even more devastation."

Jake Johnson · Aug 27, 2020

As Hurricane Laura Batters Louisiana, Massive Chemical Leak Spews Toxic Smoke Near Lake Charles

"We knew this would happen. Lake Charles and Cameron Parish are petrochemical industry epicenters. The plants, export terminals, refineries, oil tank farms are ticking time bombs every hurricane season."

Jake Johnson · Aug 27, 2020

Warning of 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge as Category 4 Hurricane Laura Barrels Toward US

"Little time remains to protect life and property," said the National Hurricane Center.

Andrea Germanos · Aug 26, 2020

Day After Chiding Democrats for Calling for Mail-In Voting Amid Pandemic, GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The lawmaker said he will self-quarantine and follow advice of medical experts.

Lisa Newcomb · Aug 20, 2020

With Louisiana Lagging in Testing Capacity, Top State Election Official Proposes Positive Covid-19 Test as Prerequisite for Voting by Mail

"Many of the state's 2.89 million registered voters will be forced to make an unconscionable choice between voting and maintaining their health and safety," said the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Julia Conley · Aug 19, 2020