(The Center Square) − Thirteen former Republican members of Congress filed an amicus brief in Louisiana v. Callais, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as constitutional. The group – including former U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany of Louisiana – argued that the provision, which bars voting practices that […] The post Former GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to uphold VRA in Louisiana redistricting case appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
The liquified natural gas business is going to go through Lake Charles, and with all of the big LNG terminals being built in that area, they’re going to have that for some time to come. Which is great for the city. But not too long ago, there was the idea that the LNG boom would […] The post There Was A Moment When Lake Charles Had Prospects. That Moment Might Be Gone. appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
On Tuesday I found myself waylaid by an AP reporter. My phone rang as I was getting out of my car and heading to the door of the place down the street where I eat lunch as often as not. And by the time I was done with the call I didn’t have enough time […] The post Bill Cassidy, RFK Junior And The 2026 Election appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
If Democrat Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell wants to see dynastic rule of his position, his son Nick is going to have to do a lot better job, if not hope for a sea change in voter attitudes. Foster Campbell at the end of next year will end a half-century career in political office, the […] The post SADOW: Campbell PSC dynasty try off to amateurish start appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
What does Zack Polanski's far-left ideology and populist rhetoric mean for the future of the Greens| Politics UK
Young voters, especially men, have been recorded as shifting to the right in many countries - but are we seeing the same in Britain with Reform UK?| Politics UK
A key figure in the reshuffle, Darren Jones is seen by many as a Labour's rising star - but who is he, and why has Starmer created a whole new role for him?| Politics UK
After a cabinet reshuffle, James Murray has now been given a more senior role as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.| Politics UK
A winner in Keir Starmer's new reshuffle, Daniel Tomlinson will take his first junior ministerial role in the Treasury| Politics UK
August 29th is a hard day for many people in southeast Louisiana, especially in St. Bernard Parish and much of New Orleans where Hurricane Katrina hit the hardest 20 years ago. Many folks don’t like to talk about it, let alone think about it or even hear about it. A popular meme being shared via […] The post BAYHAM: Katrina 20 Years Later – What Changed, What Hasn’t appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
A Democrat-aligned think tank has released a list of more than forty “woke words” it wants Democrats to stop using. Terms like “privilege,” “birthing person,” and “Latinx” have been blacklisted, supposedly to help Democrats reconnect with voters. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay break down the Democrats’ messaging […] The post The Spectacle Podcast: These Words Are Sinking the Democrat Party appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(By Alan Wooten/The Center Square) – Once a Democrat himself, Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy said his old party is split, isn’t listening to what would otherwise be expected leaders, and has contempt for America. While Congress recesses from Washington, there’s no break from the loquacious Vanderbilt- and Oxford-educated former state treasurer and his […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the House convening on Friday, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said they will return to Austin when their “conditions are met.” House Speaker Dustin Burrows scheduled the House to convene at 10 am Friday. If no quorum is met, the House and Senate will adjourn sine die and Gov. […]| The Hayride
WWL-TV has a piece up on a much-reported development in the Callais v Louisiana case at the Supreme Court which holds the promise of a potential end to court-enforced racial gerrymandering in congressional and other districts. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that Oct. 15 is the date when justices are expected to hear additional arguments […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting the court remove 13 Texas House Democrats. from office “Aligned parties are encouraged to consolidate their briefing to the extent practicable. The briefs should address all issues before the Court, including the import of […]| The Hayride
(By Jacob Adams/The Daily Signal) – Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., announced his bid Tuesday to become the GOP nominee to fill the Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. Moore is an Alabama native and a graduate of the state’s land grant research university, Auburn, where he studied […]| The Hayride
This comes from the Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. confirmation hearing on Wednesday, and it’s a pretty good example of just how ridiculous the Left has become in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-inauguration. Here’s Bernie Sanders, whose sell-by date expired a long time ago and whose influence on American politics is waning very quickly, starting […]| The Hayride