Editorial

Letter to the Editor

Open letter to state leaders of Louisiana

Trump trolling for fun and profit

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In 2003, during the George W. Bush administration, the columnist Charles Krauthammer coined the phrase “Bush Derangement Syndrome” to refer to some of the president’s more unhinged critics. It was funny, and given Krauthammer’s background — he was a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry — it had the ring of truth.

This is my family’s coronavirus story

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It was around 1 a.m. last Friday, and my wife nudged me awake. Her shoulders shook in the darkness. The tears ran freely down her face.

Share the word as activities begin again

As life slowly creeps toward normalcy, help us keep the public updated on upcoming events.

Biden needs more clickbait

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If a tree falls in the forest — or, as the case may be, if Joe Biden conducts a virtual town hall — and there’s no one to hear it, does it make any noise?

Lessons on homeschooling

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Dear Ms. Beardsley,

Prepare for termite season

A termite infestation can be devastating to your home and your property.

Life without oil

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Life without oil is not as simple as we think.

Partisanship returns in La. virus response

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Louisiana’s elected leaders have publicly demonstrated a united front since the state’s coronavirus outbreak emerged in mid-March, but that bipartisan approach is starting to collapse, particularly at the state Capitol.

Discussing mental health is vital

Mental health is a hot-button topic today. With every mass shooting or attack that takes place, mental health is often discussed as a root factor in violent scenarios. Suicide has also become a more common topic, with media focusing regular attention on the stories of those who died by suicide, especially teenagers and young adults.