As we continue our ongoing series on “Demystifying the Democratic Party” with Professor Stephen Handwerk, we explore what successful state Democratic parties are doing, and what the Louisiana Democratic Party could and should be doing. Check out the Louisiana Democratic Party Constitution and Bylaws. Find more information on how the Democratic Party operates in our “Demystifying” episodes: • Demystifying the

While Louisiana Lefty is on summer break, “Professor” Stephen Handwerk, former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party and current DSCC member, as well as political consultant and strategist to the Association of State Democratic Committees on behalf of state parties, joins host Lynda Woolard for a bonus episode to break down the roles and responsibilities of the Democratic State

On this episode, Corinne Green, policy and legislative strategist for Equality Federation joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about the legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ communities, and the Transgender community specifically, in Louisiana and red states across the country. Connect with LGBTQ+ support groups through the links below: Louisiana Trans Advocates: https://www.latransadvocates.org  LocALL: https://www.latransadvocates.org/locall  Equality Federation: https://www.equalityfederation.org Parents and Friends of

On this episode, Shreveport native D’Seanté Parks joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about her civic engagement app: 1000 More. Check out 1000 More at 1000more.org. 1000 More on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Sign Up for 1000 More’s Weekly Newsletter. Learn more about the roots of propaganda in the United States through LSU’s books on Ray Stannard Baker.

On this episode, Joel Emerson, former statewide organizing director for Mary Landrieu’s coordinated campaign in 2014, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about the lessons for Louisiana Democrats from that election. Joel also talks about the work he’s doing today with the Universe app for local progressive candidates, and the new Louisiana 501(c)(4): People, Power, and Light. Find Joel on

On this episode, newly elected Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis speaks with Lynda Woolard about his 2022 campaign, his runoff victory, and his first 100 days in office. Listen to Davante’s first appearance on the podcast from Season One of Louisiana Lefty: Run Before You Walk. Connect with Davante on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Sign up to get emails

On this episode, Brian Hansbury, co-founder of the Media and Democracy Project, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about his group’s work to watchdog the media and push back against misinformation, false equivalencies, and bad framing that shrouds the truth from the public. As the Media and Democracy Project is a completely volunteer run organization, they are always looking for

On this episode, Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, speaks with host Lynda Woolard to share the exciting news that the nonpartisan, nonprofit EVP is expanding their work into Louisiana! Their mission is simple, but effective: to identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement.  Learn more about the

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard speaks with Ciara Hart, chair of the Young Democrats of Louisiana (YDL), organizing chair of the Environmental Caucus for the Young Democrats of America (YDA), Democratic State Central Committee member, Lift Louisiana Advisory Board member, and former candidate for the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Their conversation focuses on the

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard continues her efforts to demystify state Democratic Party politics by speaking with Kirk Green, a long-time party official, a current DSCC member for District 69 in Baton Rouge, and an educator who wears many hats in his teachers’ union. We discuss the 2020 party leadership elections, the previous and current state party administrations, and

Welcome to Season 5 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard highlights key themes from Season 4, and gives a preview of a very big year for Louisiana. Revisit Lynda’s Bayou Brief piece, which she penned when the Alito draft on the Dobbs decision leaked: A Fight Worth Having Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform and all our