Nation Apr 16 Study links petrochemical plants in Louisiana to premature and low-weight births By William Brangham, Layla Quran
Politics Mar 23 Biden and Trump win Louisiana primary, AP says President Biden and former President Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations. Biden also appeared in Missouri's Democratic primary, with results not expected to be reported until next week. By Associated Press
Economy Mar 12 Former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns found dead Police in Charleston said detectives were waiting for a formal determination of the cause of death and “any additional findings that might shed further light on the circumstances surrounding” the end of Barnett's life. By Associated Press
Health Feb 22 How Louisiana cancer patients navigate the ‘hidden’ costs of participating in clinical trials Each year, more than 25,000 Louisianans receive a new cancer diagnosis. But many patients don’t have access to new trials and therapies near their home. By Roby Chavez
World Feb 09 Watch 6:27 Father of Palestinian American teen killed in West Bank discusses son’s death The New Orleans community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Palestinian American killed last month. Tawfic Abdel Jabbar is one of the 94 children, and 370 Palestinians total, killed in the West Bank since Oct. 7. In late January,… By Amna Nawaz, Sonia Kopelev
Jan 26 Family and classmates mourn loss of New Orleans-area teen killed in the West Bank By Roby Chavez Born and raised in a New Orleans suburb, Tawfic Abdel Jabbar was killed northeast of Ramallah on Jan. 19, more than three months into the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Jan 19 Louisiana lawmakers pass new congressional map with a second majority-Black district By Sara Cline, Associated Press The Louisiana Legislature passed a congressional map with a second majority-Black district on Friday, marking a win for Democrats after a legal battle and political tug-of-war that spanned nearly two years. Continue reading
Jan 18 Why the battle over Louisiana’s voting map could have national election implications By Roby Chavez Lawmakers face a Jan. 30 deadline to submit a redesign of the state’s six congressional districts after a federal court said the current map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. Continue reading
Jan 16 Trans youth ‘terrified’ of what Louisiana’s new health care ban will mean By Roby Chavez A new law banning gender-affirming care for minors in Louisiana took effect at the start of the year. Since the legislation was passed last summer, parents have been scrambling for help. Continue reading
Jan 08 LGBTQ+ advocates’ lawsuit says Louisiana transgender care ban violates the state constitution By Kevin McGill, Associated Press The lawsuit was prepared by Lamda Legal and other advocates on behalf of five Louisiana minors and their parents, identified in the lawsuit by pseudonyms. Continue reading