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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2014, file photo, a helmet wearing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro cheers motorcyclists during a rally in support of his government in Caracas, Venezuela. Since Feb. 12, opponents of President Nicolas Maduro have been staging countrywide protests that the government says have resulted in scores of deaths and more than more than a hundred injured. The demonstrators blame Maduro's administration for the country's high crime rate and economic troubles. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Opinion: Yes, Maduro seeks support from the American people.

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini April 7, 2014

Last week, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wisely wrote an op-ed in The New York Times calling for peace. In the column, he sums up the short history of Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian Republic...

Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Kathy Kliebert, left, speaks to Rep. Bubba Chaney, R-Rayville, before her budget presentation on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Baton Rouge, La. The House Appropriations Committee raised concerns about Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget proposal for the health department next year. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Opinion: Senate Bill helps victims of domestic violence

By SidneyRose Reynen April 7, 2014

A pig must have spread its wings and flew when I heard of a Louisiana Senate Bill with which I agreed. Since Louisiana’s legislative session began in March, a multitude of disagreeable bills have...

Opinion: Thanks a Latte

By Opinion Staff April 6, 2014

Last week, a barista at the Mall of Louisiana Starbucks drew signs of the devil on

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2013 file photo, actor and director James Franco poses for photographers on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Child Of God" at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. Franco has apologized for his Instagram flirtation with a 17-year-old. On the morning talk show “Live With Kelly and Michael,” Franco said Friday, April 4, 2014, that he used “bad judgment” and “learned my lesson.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Opinion: Deciding on posting dilemmas determines user reputation

By Jose Alejandro Bastidas April 6, 2014

A negative side effect of social media revealed itself on a large scale last week after a series of Instagram comments, direct messages and texts surfaced of actor James Franco in pursuit of a much younger...

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Opinion: High pollen count makes springtime less enjoyable

By Justin Stafford April 6, 2014

A mighty gust of wind roars over the sacred mounds and through the branches of the oaks, filling the air with a golden haze and cloaking everything in its reach with a powder as fine as the dust of a pixie’s...

Texting and reading while driving are both still legal in Louisiana due to legislation that was struck down.

Opinion: Phones, reading still legal while driving

By Annette Sommers April 3, 2014

A series of commercials titled “It can wait” discourages texting while driving. These commercials have had an affect all over the country. Some states have taken it upon themselves to ban cellphone...

Opinion: Louisiana Legislature should allow alcoholic frozen treats

By Justin Stafford April 3, 2014

We’ve all been dumped, found ourselves eating ice cream straight out of the carton and sipping brandy while watching “Golden Girls” reruns. OK, maybe that’s just me. However, if...

Kacey Edgar, McNeese State University history senior, holds a sign supporting women’s rights Saturday afternoon during the Unite Women’s Rally at City Hall Plaza.

Opinion: House bill violates women’s right to abortion

By SidneyRose Reynen April 3, 2014

If you’re a woman in Louisiana, there comes a time when you realize that the entire state is against you. Last year, the Center for American Progress revealed that Louisiana is the worst state to...

Kevin Spacey, left, and Robin Wright arrive at a special screening for season 2 of "House of Cards", on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Opinion: ‘House of Cards’ not to blame for skewed politics

By Joshua Hajiakbarifini April 2, 2014

The Netflix original series “House of Cards” embodies the views of Millennials in politics as opposed to shaping it. The show doesn’t pretend to promote pure and honest heroes like our...

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, followed by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. leave a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, where they talked about the Supreme Court decision in the McCutcheon vs. FEC case, in which the Court struck down limits in federal law on the aggregate campaign contributions individual donors may make to candidates, political parties, and political action committees. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Opinion: Supreme Court decision expands freedom for campaign donations

By Eli Haddow April 2, 2014

The Constitution lives on. The Supreme Court decided Wednesday to strike down limits on how many candidates or party committees an individual can contribute to. This upholds a base aspect of our country’s...

In this March 20, 2014 photo Republican Rep. Paul Ryan answers constituents questions during a listening session at the Snap-on Headquarters in Kenosha, Wis. Ryan is making poverty a signature issue as he tries to broaden his appeal ahead of a possible presidential run in 2016. But he’s had to defend himself and his message against allegations of racism. (AP Photo/Kenosha News, Kevin Poirier)

Opinion: Misleading ideas of poverty in America harm those seeking help

By Jana King April 2, 2014

Since its introduction by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the war on poverty has been washed, wrung and laid out to dry. What started out as a push for better schools, health, homes and job opportunities...