The city should reconsider its ill-advised decision to amend the city charter without a public vote; to do otherwise borders on malfeasance. The recent decision by the Monroe City Council to amend the city’s charter without submitting it to a…

The city should reconsider its ill-advised decision to amend the city charter without a public vote; to do otherwise borders on malfeasance. The recent decision by the Monroe City Council to amend the city’s charter without submitting it to a…
In a recent city council meeting, the City of Monroe made two significant organizational changes, and one of them has raised serious concerns regarding its adherence to both the city’s charter and the Louisiana Constitution. This action reflects irresponsibility and…
The recent decision by the Monroe City School Board to allow Superintendent Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving while under investigation for possible financial misconduct is a dangerous breach of trust that not only sets a concerning precedent but also…
Should public schools rely on students to bridge funding gaps? While the intent behind school fundraising activities and fees may be noble, it raises important questions about the equity and responsibility within our education system. One stark contrast in the…
Louisiana has mandated that all public schools, including Charter Schools, display the motto “In God we trust” in every classroom and on every school building, beginning in 2026. This decision was unanimously approved by the Senate, with only a handful…
A recent Facebook posting bearing a government logo involving a prominent elected official and a group of schoolchildren shows how quickly children can be influenced by bad ideas without even knowing it. The Facebook post featured a group of children…
Donald Trump has been indicted four times, but his long string of charges, over 85 in all, are unsettling to many Americans, even many in the African-American community, because they reveal what we have complained about for decades: The power…