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Jeffrey D. Sadow is an associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport. If you're an elected official, political operative or anyone else upset at his views, don't go bothering LSUS or LSU System officials about that because these are his own views solely. This publishes five days weekly with the exception of 7 holidays. Also check out his Louisiana Legislature Log especially during legislative sessions (in "Louisiana Politics Blog Roll" below).

2.6.16

TOPS changes this session bring little benefit

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Perhaps time constraints made it necessary, but legal changes being made to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Scholars provide next to no ...
1.6.16

LA Democrats fall short on constitutional knowledge

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Ignorance about founding documents among the Louisiana House of Representatives’ Democrats extends beyond state Reps. Barbara Norton and Wa...
31.5.16

Declaration knowledge lacking by LA lawmaker

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It’s a good thing requirements to take office as a Louisiana legislator do not include even a cursory knowledge of America’s founding as a s...
30.5.16

Memorial Day, 2016

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This column publishes every Sunday through Thursday around noon U.S. Central Time (maybe even after sundown on busy days, or maybe befor...
29.5.16

The Advocate column, May 29, 2016

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Leaders seem hypocritical on outrage over Havard's "joke" stripper amendment http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/o...
26.5.16

Edwards stages bill neutering for partisan interests

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The confusing end to a bill that would create incentives for Louisiana’s local law enforcement agencies to follow federal law highlights ho...
25.5.16

Complaint shows "even if" attitude flourishes for some

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Maybe because Andrew Jones’ hometown produced a high school valedictorian who showed the electorate’s rules didn’t apply to his political ca...
24.5.16

Underling avoids recommending anything but tax hikes

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As senior members of his department drop like flies, it’s become increasingly clear why Louisiana’s Department of Corrections Secretary Jimm...
23.5.16

LA Cuba trade policy must avoid wishfulness

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As the Louisiana Legislature reviews a bill to restart an economic relationship with Cuba, policy-makers must not make the same mistakes for...
22.5.16

The Advocate column, May 22, 2016

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Sanctuary bill a big test for Edwards http://theadvocate.com/news/acadiana/15841839-123/jeff-sadow-sanctuary-bill-a-big-test-for-edwards ...
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