Cogent Concepts

"Politics and Poetry," a mother and son production because the revolution will not be televised but spit on an open mic March 4th at 8:00 at Odom's Kitchen at 6120 Airline Hwy ❤✊🏾❤✊🏾❤

An intergenerational event.

"Governor Edwin W. Edwards was a true statesman. One who was compassionate and a true servant of the people of Louisiana. His knowledge and wisdom will certainly be missed. We send our deepest sympathy to his family at this time." - Rep. Barbara Carpenter, Chair of East Baton Rouge Democratic Parish Executive Committee

‘“Free, fair, equitable access to voting is the foundation of American democracy,” Michael Dell, chief executive of Dell Technologies, tweeted in early April. “Those rights – especially for women, communities of color – have been hard-earned.

“Governments should ensure citizens have their voices heard. HB6 does the opposite, and we are opposed to it.”

‘American Airlines similarly came out against SB7, saying the company is “strongly opposed to this bill and others like it”.

‘But, emboldened by victory in 2020, the state’s conservatives don’t seem to care. When corporate giants decried the bills for being anti-democratic, Abbott simply warned them to “stay out of politics”.

‘“Their priority’s to stay in power, with whatever means necessary,” Alonso said. “And election fraud is a good fearmongering way to rile up their base and not have to come out and say what they’re doing are Jim Crow tactics.

‘“They won’t say it, but we know what it is.”’

‘Shameless’: Texas Republicans lead the charge on voting clampdown Republican measures target low-income residents, people with disabilities and people of color, and impose severe penalties

Marjorie Taylor Greene Cancels Plans for Racist “America First Caucus” Amid GOP Pushback

Marjorie Taylor Greene Cancels Plans for Racist “America First Caucus” Amid GOP Pushback Georgia Republican Congressmember Marjorie Taylor Greene has scrapped plans to form an “America First” caucus, following pushback from leaders in her own party. A flyer promoting the caucus obtained by Punchbowl News features racist, anti-immigrant language, while promoting “common respect for...