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Obliterating substance of history doesn't change it

America is teetering on the edge of a deep and dark abyss that threatens to destroy 234 years of blood, sweat, tears, failures and ultimately successes.

Insurance rates to truly fall?

Did you hear the news? The Louisiana legislature has passed new laws that will dramatically reduce your automobile insurance rates. By 25%, says the insurance commissioner.

Mask mandate missing teeth

A few months ago, the word “masks” would have conjured up thoughts of criminals, ninjas or Halloween costumes. Now, thanks to COVID-19 and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mandate, it’s the most common topic in the state.

Finally something normal is coming

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Finally, something normal is about to happen: Candidates are going to qualify for the Nov. 3 primary election.

Fed up with anonymous sources

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What spoils even more evening meals than robocalls?

La. has become too politically correct

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I don’t know about you, but I sure am confused about all this current debate over gender equity, gay rights, and transgenders, especially with new rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. I keep reading in the newspaper about LGBT. I had to look up the lettering to even know what the abbreviation means. Being “politically correct” has become an obsession with much of the country as well as right here at home in Louisiana.

Ask and you shall receive a mouse?

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It was 2 a.m. when our eyes met. I sleep poorly because of back problems. So most nights, after a couple of hours of fitful dozing, I’m up pacing the floor.

Put off tax payments to grow economy

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All presidents must deal with things they did not expect. FDR had the Great Depression and World War II. Kennedy had the Cuban Missile Crisis. George H. W. Bush had Saddam Hussein. And Donald Trump has had COVID-19.

Mapping out the battle vs. COVID-19

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In the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” Heidi Hansen and Cynthia Murphy are two mothers dealing with the struggles of their teenaged children navigating high school.

An invitation: Join in the (virtual) song

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If you’re a singer — or potential singer — and you’ve felt dejected the past four months because of limitations that have been put on choral groups due to the pandemic, take heart. You’ve got options that can help fill your singing-with-others void.