News opinion 2008-07-11 Andanh.com

Jesse Jackson faces reaction to comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:57:00 EST
The Rev. Jesse Jackson moved quickly Wednesday to apologize for disparaging remarks he made about his fellow Chicago Democrat and presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.

Jim Draper: "The future of the United States hangs in the balance" Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
We are in uncharted and never-before-seen territory as far as our nation and its future are concerned. Not since the advent of the flying machine, has our future and our lifestyle been more in doubt.

Editorial: With great wealth, great responsibility Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Like the police juror who couldn't stop laughing about DeSoto Parish's $28.7 million windfall from the Haynesville Shale, it's OK to be a little giddy about the possibilities. But along with the dreams, there must be discipline.

Louisiana lags behind in recycling efforts Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Reader says it's too bad Louisiana can't catch up with the rest of the nation when it comes to recycling.

Renee Seblatnigg: Charitable giving bolstered by court Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Louisiana Supreme Court has the important responsibility of interpreting state law when questions arise as to a law's application or meaning. That is why decisions of the high court often affect more than just the litigants.

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