Editorial

After would-be assassin was arrested, pundits said all the right things...at first

When I was in college, there was this campaign against what was just beginning to be called “slut shaming.

Trump says lock up your dogs and cats

It’s a national scandal and a call to arms. Our country is under attack by dog and cat eaters. So says our former president. That’s right. Donald Trump is saying that in some communities, immigrants are prowling neighborhoods stealing our pets.

New rule threatens emerging clean hydrogen economy

The Biden administration’s recent rule that effectively redefines “clean hydrogen” is a major setback for efforts to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions while creating jobs, supporting local businesses, spurring economic growth, and strengthening Louisiana’s role as a national and global leader...

Governor: Address Louisiana’s real problems

This is a response to articles that appeared in today’s paper (8/29). Gov. Landry seems to want to fix problems that don’t exist. He wants to prevent the teaching of critical race theory in our public schools. I’m not aware of anyone who is doing that.

The fight for common sense in our insurance crisis

Here in Louisiana, insurance rates, like everything else, are skyrocketing, and folks are struggling. Under the Biden-Harris administration, Louisiana families have faced unprecedented inflation. I am no stranger to experiencing problems with insurance costs.

State’s juvenile sexual abuse victims given hope

I suffered sexual abuse from the age of 4 to 18. For years, I’ve been trying to bring that person to civil justice. But I was told I waited too long to file my claim.

Seniors can stay sharp using these tips

Sunday’s paper (6/30) contained a couple of articles about how seniors can maintain their mental acuity. I’m 84. I can tell you what I do. It may not work for other people, but it works for me. — I am the church treasurer.

Root cause of government chaos: Fiat money

Almost everything about the Economic/Financial Crisis being discussed today originates from one thing: Fiat Money, aka “Paper Money” not backed by gold.

Have you visited your 50th state?

“I’ve been everywhere, man/I’ve been everywhere, man…” – as sung by Hank Snow. I was overjoyed to hear that one of my high school classmates and his wife recently completed their bucket-list project of visiting all 50 states.

“Talkie” filmgoers were curious, and fickle

Ville Platte might lay claim to being the first small town in south Louisiana to offer high quality talking movies. The Gazette said the opening of the Evangeline Theater in the summer of 1930 put the town “on the amusement map,” right up there with the big cities.