Louisiana Lefty

With this episode, it’s the end of an era, as host Lynda Woolard closes out the Louisiana Lefty podcast. She goes through the current social media upheaval, the precarious situation with journalistic media, and the unsure political world we are heading into, as well as how she is approaching this new landscape.

For now, follow Lynda Woolard here:

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You can continue to access archived Louisiana Lefty content on podcast apps, YouTube and our LouisianaLefty.Rocks website.

If you plan to stay on any of the Meta properties, please read this article and consider making changes to your settings: So You’re NOT Leaving Facebook

Look through Lynda’s initial suggestions for trustworthy media, which will be added to and updated regularly here.

Find the Local Journalism Directory compiled by the  Media and Democracy Project here.

The first 4 years of awardees of the Louisiana Organizer of the Month will remain archived on Louisiana Lefty’s Facebook, Instagram and website. To keep up with future Louisiana Organizers of the Month, follow Step Up Louisiana:

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Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard talks with Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana organizer, wife and mom, and - over the last year - a central figure in the presidential campaign’s Reproductive Freedom Tour.

Learn more about Kaitlyn’s miscarriage story.

Learn more about Abortion America.

Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram and TikTok (for now).

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard talks with New Orleans immigration lawyer Kathleen Gasparian as the nation prepares for a second Trump presidency. 

You can connect with Gasparian Spivey Immigration through their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Listed are several of the immigration groups that need your support now:

ISLA

Home is Here New Orleans

Project Ishmael

Hagar's House

Catholic Charities

ALAS

RAICES

KIND

Vera Institute

ACLU

SPLC

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, Nick Laborde, Democratic candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, talks to host Lynda Woolard about the most important regulatory body Louisianans don’t know about and the historic opportunity on Louisiana ballots this year.

Find out more about Nick at nickforla.com.

Follow Nick on Instagram and TikTok.

Help talk to voters about Nick’s campaign by visiting the Louisiana Democratic Party’s “Do Something” page and making calls.

Find out if Nick is on your ballot at GeauxVote.com.

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, it’s GO TIME! We give you a break down on the state of the presidential race and how to get engaged now to help turn out our voters. Our Dem professor, Stephen Handwerk, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about this year’s elections and future opportunities for Democrats in Louisiana. 

Find ways to engage through our Krewe of Kamala Resource Guide: bit.ly/KreweOfKamala

For all volunteer opportunities on the Harris Walz campaign across the country, check out go.kamalaharris.com

To host your own events for Kamala Harris or other Democrats, choose "Host an Event" in the top menu of the DNC's Mobilize account: events.democrats.org

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard shares info about her move to Delaware and the future of Louisiana Lefty.

Follow Lynda on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, our progressive professor, Stephen Handwerk, returns to help us debrief the Louisiana Democratic Party DSCC and Party Chair elections. Here we come full circle from our January 2023 conversation on “Demystifying Party Chair Elections.” 

Read The Illuminator’s Piper Hutchinson’s first hand report of the chair election: ​​Gaines takes over as La. Democratic Party chair after Bernhardt ousted in procedural fluke

Listen to our interview with new state party chair Randal Gaines: The State Party Rises

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, the new chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Randal Gaines talks to host Lynda Woolard about his initial plans for rebuilding and rehabbing the organization.

Sign up for email updates from the Louisiana Democratic Party: louisianademocrats.org

Follow the Louisiana Democratic Party on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, political professional Westley Bayas and host Lynda Woolard give a sneak peak of the Intro to Campaign Finance Disclosure Webinar available on Louisiana Lefty’s YouTube.

Watch the full webinar: Intro to Campaign Finance Disclosure

Research Louisiana campaign finance reports: ethics.la.gov

Research federal campaign finance reports: fec.gov

Louisiana Democratic Party phone number: 225-336-4155

Follow Westley Bayas on Twitter.

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard shares a Zoom event she recorded with our Democratic Party professor Stephen Handwerk and current Democratic Parish Executive Committee candidates. 

Louisiana State Law on Political Parties, Parish Executive Committees RS 18:444 - RS 18:448: Start Reading Here 

See what’s on your March 23, 2024 ballot:

Secretary of State Voter Portal

Geaux Vote App

Get more information on Blue Reboot: bluerebootla.org

Find Blue Reboot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Listen to all the Demystifying the Democratic Party series on the Louisiana Lefty podcast here: Demystifying the Democratic Party Archives - Louisiana Lefty

Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.