Comedy writer Graham Linehan was arrested over his so-called “anti-trans tweets” after landing in England. At the same time, England is facing political unrest, rising crime, and an immigration crisis that the government refuses to handle. Instead of fixing these issues, leaders are more interested in policing speech rather than protecting their citizens. This all leads […] The post The Spectacle Podcast: Is Civil War Inevitable in Great Britain? appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(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
During the summer months, a time when tourists are scarce, the restaurants of New Orleans suffer for a lack of customers. The restaurant industry is forced to resort to all kinds of promotions to lure enough patrons just to cover their overhead until the tourist season returns. There’s a message for us in this cyclical […] The post APPEL: Crime Kills Local Economies. Just Ask New Orleans. appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(Citizens for a New Louisiana) — In February 2025, a federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, issued a ruling that is expected to send shockwaves across the country. At issue were the city’s 172 automatic license plate reader (LPR) cameras, mounted on poles and police cars throughout the community. These cameras scan every passing vehicle—not just suspects, but everyone. They […] The post Watching Everyone: Louisiana’s Dragnet is a Fourth Amendment Crisis 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
The CDC has long outgrown its original purpose, transforming into a political arm of the state rather than the protector of public health. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging this system and calling for a complete overhaul of America’s medical standards. Democrats are furious at his efforts to reshape how we approach health, but […] The post The Spectacle Podcast: RFK is Overhauling the CDC appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
In Louisiana and across the country, good tax policy can improve the wellbeing of hardworking individuals, families and small businesses. That’s why we were pleased to see the tax provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. This was a big win – averting a $4 trillion tax hike on […] The post ARNOLD AND ERSPAMER: One big beautiful win … now it’s time to go for two appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
Editor’s Note: by John Tamny, RealClear Markets The Marshall Plan was an abject economic failure. And that’s not just because Japan rebuilt itself after WWII without one. The more important truth is that central planning of precious resources that always and everywhere fails in good times hardly gains virtue during the bad. What saved Germany […] The post TAMNY: The Bigger Economic Meaning of a Smaller, Post-Katrina New Orleans appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
President Trump’s latest comments about Israel were easy to miss if you weren’t paying attention. They were buried in a Daily Caller interview, tossed in almost as a side note: Israel, once the most powerful lobby in Congress, no longer carries the same weight. Twenty years ago, he said, it was unthinkable to speak a […] The post ConInc Cracks: Israel, Controlled Opposition, and Trump’s Narrative Grenade appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – Reversing Biden administration policies, the Trump administration continues to move forward with lease sale schedules for offshore oil and natural gas production. In a series of announcements, the Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released an oil and natural gas lease sale schedule for the Gulf of America Regional […] The post Offshore Gulf of America lease sale slated for December appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is moving to reinstate the death penalty for Dale Dwayne Craig. He is convicted of murdering an LSU freshman in 1992 when Craig was eight days shy of his 18th birthday. Murrill filed a motion this week with the U.S. Supreme Court, explicitly targeting the court’s […] The post Murrill seeks to reinstate death penalty for convicted killer appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
Chicago just endured another bloody Labor Day weekend, with shootings once again driving up the city’s crime rate. Instead of addressing the problem directly, Democrats deflect by pointing to “red state crime,” ignoring that it’s still blue cities fueling those numbers. There is a straightforward solution to the violence however, Trump already showed it. In […] The post The Spectacle Podcast: Chicago Needs the National Guard Now appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is leaning on endorsements from Senate GOP leaders, strong fundraising numbers, and grassroots support as he works to solidify his position in a crowded Republican primary for the 2026 election. “I’m ready to continue working and winning for Louisiana,” Cassidy told supporters at a recent campaign […] The post Cassidy touts endorsements, campaign momentum appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) — When asked about crime in Caddo Parish, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the “Democratic DA” is not prosecuting as he should. Johnson appeared on CNN News Central on Friday and addressed the possibility of bringing the National Guard to Shreveport and Caddo Parish after FBI crime statistics showed that the violent crimes […] The post Speaker Mike Johnson says Shreveport ‘Democratic DA’ is to blame for high crime appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
This month kicks off momentous and welcome changes in Louisiana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with an assist from Republican-led federal government changes, to the benefit of taxpayers and SNAP clients. Much pearl-clutching and hand-wringing has occurred over the programmatic changes of the federal-state effort, as a result of budget reconciliation legislation passed earlier this […]| The Hayride
While more employees are using organisational AI in the workplace, the need for training still persists according to the report. Read more: Ibec report indicates shift in attitude towards workplace AI| Silicon Republic
Over the past couple of weeks, Senate President Cameron Henry and Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier have been pouring a ton of money into an (attempted) victory lap touting what they view as the huge wins that they have racked up. They are running lots of chest-thumping commercials funded by various political action committees […] The post ROBICHEAUX: Politics Makes for Strange Bedfellows. Just Ask Cameron Henry & Phillip DeVillier. appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, the rows of pastel “Katrina Cottages” scattered across Louisiana still stand as reminders of both government ambition and bureaucratic missteps. In 2006, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Louisiana nearly $75 million to build more durable alternatives to the infamous FEMA trailers that became a symbol of […] The post Built after disaster, ‘Katrina Cottages’ still stand appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
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
(By Emilee Calametti/The Center Square) – While there are still areas of concern for the Shreveport Police Department, violent crime is trending down overall with some offenses 50% lower over the past five years. A significant decrease was reported in shootings, shots fired calls and homicides compared to the same time period last year in […] The post Shreveport Police reported a 26% decline in shootings compared to last year appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
Chalk up a W for Republican Rep. Clay Higgins and an L for GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, resulting from Food and Drug Administration decisions on Wuhan coronavirus vaccines. This week, the FDA, under the Department of Health and Human Services, ended blanket emergency use authorizations for these vaccines, reducing availability from six months on up […] The post SADOW: Cassidy Digging Deeper Hole on Vaccine Policy appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(By Emilee Calametti/The Center Square) – Since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, the housing market in New Orleans has fluctuated substantially as families rebuild both their homes and the city. Friday will mark the 20-year anniversary of the destructive storm that is still considered the nation’s most costly and among its most deadly, resulting in […] The post Property value recovering, volume is not in New Orleans 20 years after Katrina appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that race cannot be used in drawing election maps, a move that could upend how districts are drawn across the country. Murrill, in her brief filed Wednesday, says requiring legislatures to create majority-minority districts – where Black or […] The post Louisiana asks Supreme Court to overturn major redistricting precedent appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
Today, after every tragic shooting, I hear the same spirit of mockery: “Where is your prayer now? What good is it?” Robert Westman, the Minnesota “transwoman” who murdered two small children at a Catholic church, inscribed “Where is your God now?” on his rifle, in a supreme case of insult added to injury. Perhaps Westman […] The post BERNARD: The Eternal Kingdom vs. Earthly Temptations appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
You’d think Louisiana citizens would be tired of politicians misusing tax dollars and abusing their positions of influence. Yet our supposedly “conservative” leaders in the State Legislature and the Governor’s Mansion just gave us a true “hold my beer” moment. Yesterday, Governor Jeff Landry, Legislative leaders, and local civic leaders in New Orleans hosted a […] The post KOENIG: Why is Jeff Landry is sending $5 Million of Public Money to Saudi Arabia? appeared first on The Hay...| The Hayride
Louisiana has given a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court what it wants–argumentation to cancel one of the greatest con jobs in legal history. Today, the state turned in its brief in Louisiana v. Callais as requested by the Court. Heard last spring, the Court took the unusual step of delaying any decision on the […] The post SADOW: Louisiana Gives Roadmap to Negate Current VRA Assumption appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
President Trump has announced his interest in allowing hundreds of thousands of Chinese students into the United States. The move raises serious concerns about espionage from Communist China and its exploitation of America’s open society. Even more disturbing is the reality of forced organ harvesting in China. Innocent people are targeted, and the regime has […] The post The Spectacle Podcast: Confronting China’s Espionage and Organ Harvesting Schemes appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
BESE is committed to assuring that Louisiana education is on the cutting edge of technology, especially in the field of AI. As we all know, though its applications are far from mature, AI has exploded on the scene. We also know that as a society we are far from settling on the moral and ethical […] The post APPEL: How Should Louisiana Approach AI With Regard To Public Education? appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
As the same time New Orleans Budget Chair Council Member Joe Giarrusso is being advised the city’s 2025 budget is short tens of millions of dollars, Director of Finance Romy Samuel advised him on August 13, 2025, regarding commercially developing West End Lake Shore Park and Wildlife habitat: “What you assume is not the case.” […] The post MARSALA: Joe Giarrusso’s Bad Assumptions In New Orleans appeared first on The Hayride.| The Hayride
(By Emilee Calametti/The Center Square) – Before Hurricane Katrina ravaged the coast, the New Orleans population was about 460,000. Twenty years later, the city has dropped to about 380,000 as it continues to rebuild. Katrina still ranks as one of the deadliest and costliest storms to hit the United States in history. With more than […]| The Hayride
President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal includes the total elimination of the Community Services Block Grant, a little-known but vitally important source of funding aimed at reducing poverty for many rural communities. Run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 90% of the grant’s money goes to community action agencies that operate in […] The post Trump Wants to Eliminate a Grant Program Because It Funds ‘Equity-Building and Green Energy Initiatives’ appeared ...| The Daily Yonder
A bill moving through the Texas Legislature’s special session has sparked criticism from medical professionals and reproductive rights advocates, who warn it would deepen health care disparities in rural communities. House Bill 7 would allow private citizens to sue anyone who helps a Texan access abortion medication, even in states where it remains legal, with […] The post Texas Abortion Bill Could Disproportionately Hurt Rural Communities appeared first on The Daily Yonder.| The Daily Yonder
For more than 30 years, the Laclede Literacy Council has made a difference for rural Missourians seeking to improve their lives through the written word. In recent years, those efforts have grown to include passing the HiSET high school equivalency exam, becoming U.S. citizens, improving media literacy, and more. In recent times, a team of […] The post A Funding Cut to a Literacy Program Hits the Most Vulnerable in Small Missouri Town appeared first on The Daily Yonder.| The Daily Yonder
The sighting was first reported to the National Biodiversity Data Centre by a member of a public. A single Asian hornet has been captured.| Silicon Republic
The grand jury came back with an indictment and it’s 45 pages long. That’s a pretty long indictment. Though the grand jury wasn’t unanimous, it appears. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday, August 15, marking the first time in the city’s history that a sitting mayor is […]| The Hayride
Editor’s Note: a guest post by Nathan Sanders, a native of Walker, LA. and a policy and advocacy director at EdChoice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to advance educational freedom and choice for all students as a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. The 2025 legislative session ended with a clear message […]| The Hayride
According to a press release from the office of state Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, at least with respect to auto insurance, the answer is yes. At least, in some cases. Temple Highlights Recent Auto Insurance Decreases Driven by a Reduction in Accident Frequency Commissioner Tim Temple is providing an update on trends in Louisiana’s auto […]| 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
(By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell/The Daily Signal) – If President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well, the two might extend their trip to Alaska to establish a peace deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I’m more interested in an immediate peace deal—getting peace fast,” Trump told Fox radio host Brian Kilmeade. […]| The Hayride
Most of the people in East Baton Rouge Parish, and certainly most of the folks in the outlying parishes, were pretty well aware that during the eight years Sharon Weston Broome was its mayor-president, city-parish government was much akin to a smash-and-grab operation. Now, there’s an investigation afoot by state and federal authorities likely to […]| The Hayride
The PPI was up substantially this morning. It is generally a leading precursor to consumer inflation as measured by the CPI. In effect, the PPI is telling us that inflation and possible economy-wide repercussions are waiting in the wings. President Trump’s tariff strategy as currently playing out, part of an overdue trade strategy overhaul, can […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to have the Department of Justice investigate Texas House Democrats, Political Action Committees and special interest groups for potential violations of federal public corruption and election law. Ten days ago, more than 50 House Democrats fled Texas to deny the […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − Several law enforcement officials across Louisiana have been arrested in recent weeks in a string of corruption and misconduct cases, including three arrests by Louisiana State Police in the last five days. On Saturday, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office asked the State Police Criminal Investigations Division to investigate a confrontation involving […]| The Hayride
The yokels who populate the Bossier Parish Police Jury got sucked in, and maybe more of Louisiana’s local government will follow their lead in endorsing a deal that’s good for politicians but bad for taxpayers. Last week, the Jury resolved, unanimously with one juror absent, to urge creation of a national infrastructure bank by Congress. […]| The Hayride
The Left is in meltdown mode over Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to tackle Washington, D.C.’s crime crisis. Their weak arguments are showing just how desperate they are to protect the chaos they created. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay break down the left’s reaction […]| 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
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Health paid roughly $9.6 million in monthly premiums for more than 1,000 Medicaid beneficiaries after their deaths between February 2019 and March 2025, according to a new progress report from the state auditor. The analysis found 1,072 deceased beneficiaries continued to be listed as eligible for Medicaid, triggering […]| The Hayride
Denying Louisiana grifters of $156 million in federal taxpayer funds wasted on cost-ineffective energy tactics leaves everybody else in the state better off. The Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its continuing reorientation away from politicized decisions about the environment, under Republican Pres. Donald Trump, recently halted a federal spending program known as Solar for […]| The Hayride
The major force for peace in the world today is not the United Nations (UN), it is President Donald Trump. In his four ½ years as President, he has accomplished more to end wars and save lives than the organization that is supposedly “the world’s best hope for peace.” In his first term, President Trump […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – Entergy Louisiana is asking state regulators to fast-track approval for a massive power supply project to support a Meta data center in Richland Parish, including three new gas-fired plants and significant transmission upgrades. Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to construct the generation and transmission infrastructure necessary […]| The Hayride
We’re still seeing a lot of angry leftists whining on social media about the announcement several days ago that Planned Parenthood is closing its facilities in Louisiana. You heard about that, right? Planned Parenthood will close its two clinics in Louisiana on Sept. 30 as the organization faces funding challenges under President Trump’s tax and spending package. Planned […]| The Hayride
Stupid kids or adult gamesmanship? Only one of these two explanations can answer why Bossier Parish students score decently but not all that well on normed exams while nearly three-quarters of their teachers score highest on state evaluations – with a similar relationship observed in other parish and community school systems in Louisiana as well. […]| The Hayride
Editor’s Note: a guest post by Louisiana state representative Danny McCormick, a Republican from Oil City in the northwest corner of the state. Starting under the Biden administration and continuing today, Congressman Mike Johnson’s votes have veered away from the conservative principles he claims to represent. Meanwhile, Congressman Thomas Massie has stayed true to an […]| The Hayride
Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court's filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions.| TechCrunch
This story was originally published by Stateline. Across the nation, Medicaid is the single largest payer for mental health care, and in rural America,| The Daily Yonder
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to| The Daily Yonder
A surprising figure is celebrating Figma’s successful IPO: Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, who said the offering demonstrates the value of "letting startups grow into independently successful businesses."| TechCrunch
Enrollment rates for two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs spiked after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated billions of| The Daily Yonder
When calamity strikes, as it often has in the Appalachian community of Swannanoa, North Carolina, the “proud, fierce, and maybe a little crazy” working| The Daily Yonder
Perhaps it should not surprise that the most secretive local government in northwest Louisiana, the Port of Caddo-Bossier, has been involved some double-secret moves, if not backed by misinformation—whether intentionally deceptive—by officials in area local governments. The Port was established over 60 years ago to govern commerce and traffic as a port. Practically speaking, this […]| The Hayride
🚀 Estonia is making history with AI-powered education! The AI Leap 2025 initiative integrates artificial intelligence into schools nationwide, setting a global benchmark for AI in learning. Will New Zealand follow? Learn more! 👇| 🌀thisisGRAEME
One of the highlights of last week’s Texas House of Representatives assignments was the establishment of a DOGE-like committee to ferret out waste and overspending in state government. Formally named the Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency, “Texas DOGE” has yet to schedule a meeting or have any bills assigned to it. According to […]| The Hayride
Fox 8 in New Orleans ran a story last night about the budding crisis Louisiana’s public TV and radio stations are about to face if Sen. John Kennedy gets his way and some $500 million in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is struck from the federal budget. A proposed bill in Congress is […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) — The recently announced Meta datacenter has been hailed by Louisiana’s leaders as a “game changer.” The project promises a great deal in the way of jobs, investments in infrastructure, clean energy and assurances that the project will not worsen rates for Louisiana residents. The rapid rise of data centers — 23 states […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) — The Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity convened this week to examine the state’s oldest and most expensive information technology systems, shedding light on the challenges state agencies face in modernizing critical infrastructure while managing escalating costs and cybersecurity risks. During the hearing, officials outlined the complexities of maintaining and […]| The Hayride
This is a new series I have often considered delivering, and only now after many a papal encyclical read here launch it. How long this series lasts remains to be determined. It may extend far into the future; it may end here today. But the purpose of it is as consistent with any sociological or […]| The Hayride
A Bossier City Council on the verge of its biggest shakeup in nearly a quarter-century may soon reveal whether it has finally renounced its free-spending, money-wasting ways. After a promising sign at its last meeting, the upcoming session could provide a clearer answer. This week, the Council will consider its annual five-year Capital Outlay Budget. […]| The Hayride
Author’s Note: This is the second in a 2 part series entitled “LSU: Do We Have a Problem?” The series is intended to ask the citizens of Louisiana what they expect from their “Flagship” University. In the first part of the series, we addressed a seemingly bizarre high number of faculty and staff from our […]| The Hayride
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a 2 part series entitled “Do We Have a Problem At LSU?” by Louisiana state representative Chuck Owen. The series is intended to ask the citizens of Louisiana what they expect from their “Flagship” University. Over the course of the past 5 years, I’ve been a member of […]| The Hayride
I know, you get your butt kicked for so long and you work so hard to expose so many truths-most clandestine that when the victories start rolling in you just want to relax a bit and enjoy the offseason. But… We live in an era where information is wielded as a weapon, creating a battlefield […]| The Hayride
Jeff Sadow has a pretty good summary of what’s going on at LSU Law School, where there’s a big tempest brewing over the suspension of one of the school’s most outspoken leftist professors. Ken Levy ran off at the mouth in a profanity-laced political tirade that was recorded by one of his students a couple […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Fiscal Review Committee has voted to place the city of Bogalusa under fiscal administration, citing severe financial distress. The decision follows the arrest of Mayor Tyrin Truong, 25, on accusation of using drug money, soliciting prostitutes and involvement in a drug trafficking network. Bogalusa has been grappling with […]| The Hayride
Nolan Mckendry has the story of Louisiana’s pretty stellar performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress report released this week, and it’s some really great news for public education in this state. Which, let’s face it, is not something you’re used to hearing. We’re not at the bottom of public education according to the […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) − Louisiana has achieved its highest ever ranking in fourth grade reading and made significant progress in math rankings, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress report, commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card. Gov. Jeff Landry and state education officials announced that Louisiana has moved from 43rd to 32nd […]| 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
(Originally published on Citizens for a New Louisiana) — We don’t often talk about ourselves or our board. However, sometimes, an occurrence of such magnitude occurs that I feel strongly compelled to tell you about it. I’m excited to share that one of the board members of the New Louisiana Foundation, the tax-deductible 501c3 research […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – The federal oversight agreement that hangs over the New Orleans Police Department is viewed acrimoniously by police officers, the city council and the state’s leaders. “We cannot continue to go down the same broken path,” Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on Facebook. “It is time for the NOPD to be relieved from […]| The Hayride
On January 20, a new administration began addressing our nation’s pressing problems, including health care costs. Drug costs are unaffordable for many, especially those in small communities with limited access to medical care. Working-class families understandably feel powerless against big, profit-hungry pharmaceutical corporations. They are often forced to decide between taking needed medications or paying […]| The Hayride
The talk of the town lately here on The Hayride has been the political future of current US Senator Bill Cassidy. Senator Cassidy can’t seem to stay out of the headlines lately—from some reportedly petty behavior during the Washington DC Mardi Gras ball to his massive fundraising numbers in anticipation of a 2026 reelection campaign. […]| The Hayride
In the whirl of President Trump’s first few days back in office he is securing our borders, fully freeing the oil and gas industry to explode with growth and ridding our public institutions of the poisonous Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DIE) doctrine to name just a few. He has also done something that only a distracted First World nation like ours […]| The Hayride
TORONTO – A new report says Canada’s healthcare system has fallen behind international peers in access to care, equity and wait times, outperforming only the United States. The not-for-profit think tank C.D. Howe Institute says Canada ranks ninth out of 10 countries evaluated, including the Netherlands and United Kingdom, who were top performers. In “Troubling| Canadian Healthcare Technology
Rich countries seem to find it harder and harder to do anything that creates some losers. People who don’t want houses, offices, power stations, trains, subway stations (or whatever) built in their area can usually find some way to block them, even if the benefits to society outweigh the costs 10 or 100 times over.| 80,000 Hours
TORONTO – Maple, a leading virtual healthcare platform, has released a new report revealing that 50 percent of Canadians delay seeking medical advice, even when faced with health concerns. Moreover, […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
AIRDRIE, AB – Alberta Health is currently exploring a proposed “campus” in the city of Airdrie that would see a “one-stop shop” built that aims to serve most healthcare needs […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
Lead is one of the most poisonous things going. A single sugar sachet of lead, spread over a park the size of an American football field, is enough to give a child that regularly plays there lead poisoning. For life they’ll be condemned to a ~3-point-lower IQ; a 50% higher risk of heart attacks; and elevated risk of kidney disease, anaemia, and ADHD, among other effects.| 80,000 Hours
