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The Louisiana State Penitentiary is nicknamed after a former plantation, and those incarcerated there say the practice of slavery lives on. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Zoya Teirstein / GristSep 4, 2024
Taking a look at the toll extreme weather has had on the “most unfortunate city in the United States.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Edward Carver / Common DreamsJun 24, 2024
The controversial new Louisiana law requires public school classrooms to prominently display the religious text by 2025. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jake Bittle / GristJun 21, 2024
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While it isn't easy to get such programs going, some tribal leaders view recycling as "a form of decolonization" they can tackle now. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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Davante Lewis, who won a seat on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, wants to transition the state to solar and wind power. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
LINDSAY WHITEHURST / The Associated PressFeb 9, 2020
The public insurance program is a dramatic example of steps states are taking to beat the high cost of prescription drugs in America. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Tornadoes, thunderstorms and high winds cause severe damage and power outages. Deaths reported in Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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