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DeSantis shows Republicans the way to win

Over the past few decades, very few real fighters have been in positions of power in the Republican Party. Exceptions to this rule were tremendous leaders such as Ronald Reagan, Newt Gingrich, and Donald Trump who were accomplished and effective in their roles.

Never forget the tragic lessons of 9/11

One of the many lessons our country should have learned from the tragedy of 9/11 is that we must remain vigilant. Sadly, during the eight years of the President Bill Clinton administration and the first eight months of the George W.

Amongst friends: Recalling British traditions instilled by my grandmother

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week at the age of 96 after an historic, nearly 71-year reign, I couldn’t help but think of my late grandmother, Iris Spencer LaTour, who passed away on July 26, 2009, at the age of 91.

The Marks Post: Stay vigilant

Where were you 21 years ago today? I was a sophomore at LSU at the time and had a philosophy class at 9 a.m. that Tuesday morning. Before class, I went into the student union to eat breakfast and heard television news reports about bombings at the World Trade Center.

This is not your father’s Republican Party

Last Thursday, President Joe Biden gave a disgusting and divisive speech demonizing millions of Americans who believe in the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement.

Op-Ed

One year ago, Hurricane Ida dealt a heavy blow to Louisiana’s coast. Intense flooding overwhelmed communities. The strong Category 4 storm made landfall in Port Fourchon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The storm surge at Grand Isle was recorded at over 10 feet.

Electric vehicles are the latest Democratic mandate

Democrats love to issue mandates, whether it involves useless masks, COVID-19 vaccines, or the car you purchase. This week, the far-left states of California, Massachusetts and Washington issued mandates requiring the purchase of electric vehicles.

With leaders like McConnell, who needs enemies?

On Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) publicly complained about the “quality” of GOP Senate candidates. He declared that a Republican U.S. Senate majority was not likely.

Fueling our homes and cars: Biden scoffs while we suffer

Joe Biden wants to make you suffer. That is the only explanation that makes sense. He either wants you to suffer or he simply does not care if you do. Why else would Louisiana be slipping into energy poverty?

Republicans fight for President Trump and equal justice

This week, Democrats just passed a massive expansion of government that will grow government, increase inflation, raise taxes, and unleash 87,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents on Americans.