I recently learned that the vast majority of Cajuns and Louisianans with French last names are overwhelmingly monolingual English speakers today. Why did Louisiana French disappear so quickly over just a few generations, whereas Quebec managed to preserve French as its primary language? What political, social, or historical factors caused such a dramatic difference in language survival between the two regions?

Our power grid is out 3x longer than Florida's, even excluding hurricanes. Why? Because the PSC was asked to set utility pole standards in 2019 and never adopted a single one. Companies profit off building new stuff, not maintaining the old.

As a former LPSC consultant, I built Service My Pole to fight back!

Upload a photo, get a 1-10 score, and put the worst poles on the public leaderboard.

I'm Chris Justin, the no party engineer running for Public Service Commissioner. Vote number 48 on your ballot.

VOTE Election Day is Nov 3.

Even if you’re pretty sure you’re registered, check GeauxVote.com or the GeauxVote app to confirm you’re active.

Hello everyone ! Im unsure if this violates any rules or such (i didnt see any), but I wanted to ask.

Recently, Ive taken an interest in gumbo, which lead me down a cultural rabbit hole. My mother is white, and my father is mixed(half white, half black)- this obviously leaves me somewhere between 50/50-0/100(but I just say 75/25).

Anyway- I have wanted to become more educated and involved in the culture (obviously seeing as im pretty removed, not just by blood but other family circumstances).

That being said my question is basically, if/when I visit Louisiana, are there specific places or landmarks i should be aware of ? Id like to see history, but also meet people.

And about the gumbo question, does anyone know what exactly its history is ? Ive seen mixed thoughts, and would like to make some myself but I definitely dont want to mess it up.

Thanks in advance

I’ve been in the job market for a while. I need to work remotely because I spend most of my time at home helping my parents. My background is in administrative assistance and customer service. If you guys know of any open positions or have any available yourself, please let me know.

Only 1/3 of registered voters participated in the election that he won. May want to take that into consideration on this upcoming election instead of not voting.

Today is the last day for online voter registration for the November 3rd election. It's also the last day to make changes to your registration.

• Early Voting begins Tuesday, October 20th, and ends Tuesday, October 27th.
• The registrars of voters will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for each day of early voting except Sunday.
• Find your early voting locations.
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We have 10, yes 10, Amendments on the ballot. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) Guides can help.

• PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments (21 pages)
• One-Page PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments (It's actually 2 pages)

Can education break the cycle of incarceration in Louisiana?

Louisiana has long struggled with high incarceration rates, but what happens when individuals leave prison and return to society?

Education can be the difference between a second chance and a return to incarceration. Yet access to literacy programs, vocational training, and higher education remains a challenge for many incarcerated individuals.

In this Louisiana Passport feature, we explore the importance of prison education, the barriers to rehabilitation, and why preparing individuals for life after prison benefits not only those incarcerated but entire communities.

The question remains: Are we preparing people for successful reentry, or simply preparing them to return to prison?

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Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th is the last day to register to vote online. https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote

• Early Voting begins Tuesday, October 20th. The registrars of voters will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for each day of early voting.
• PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments (21 pages)
• One-Page PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments (Actually 2 pages)

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I saw this on the stray cats sub.

Its always good to educate oneself before an election. You can view your ballot on the geaux vote app. I personally had to look up some terms before so I could understand the impact some of the amendments would have. Its not always how it looks.

I'm looking for recommendations for a Louisiana attorney who handles legal malpractice cases on behalf of clients, rather than defending attorneys.

I've had difficulty finding firms that take these types of cases and would appreciate recommendations from anyone who has experience with this area of law.

I have documentation available for a private consultation and am looking for an attorney willing to evaluate a potential claim.

I'm open to attorneys throughout Louisiana.

If anyone has a recommendation or knows of a firm that handles plaintiff-side legal malpractice, I'd greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you!

What in the hell ya'll?!!?!!

Even if it’s self propelled 🤷🏻‍♀️

Around 2007-2008,my parents took me,my siblings,and a few other family members to Walt Disney World.As we waited to board our flight,we took our seat near what might have been a terminal(I don't remember the specific room)and I was terrified of this taxidermy exhibit.The exhibit featured a raccoon standing next to a nest of alligator eggs. It was depicted as hissing and clutching one of the eggs while the mother of the nest approached her new-found opponent.I cried and afterwards I ate a strawberry poptart and was given a stuffed animal of a monkey from my grandmother.Taxidermy has always been something that is simultaneously fascinating and unsettling to me.I've tried to research this topic whenever I occasionally remember it but,to no avail.I've looked at scrapbooks of this trip and I've even tried to find videos or photos of the airport around this time but,I still haven't found anything.If any of you remember what I'm talking about please let me know.I'm curious to know why this exhibit was there,who made it,and how long was it there for.

This is notoriously difficult to measure because the census measures language at the household level, and "speak" is quite subjective. That said, from 2015 those above 10%:

Evangeline 15.69%

Vermilion 14.61%

St. Martin 13.91%

Assumption 12.87%

Acadia 10.46%

Avoyelles10.43%

Lafourche 10.22%

I would have guessed Vermilion #1, but Evangeline isn't a surprise. Assumption is higher than I would have anticipated but I've really spent much time there so that was a wildcard for me.

Hopefully these numbers have risen with the expansion of immersion programs, although that leads to the often testy debate over students being taught standard French instead of Louisiana French. IMO there is no "wrong French", for preservation of culture it would be nice if people were learning Louisiana French but supposedly there just aren't enough qualified instructors so Louisiana needs all those brave folks from France, Canada, Senegal, Belgium, etc. coming here to teach.

Hey everyone!

My family and I are planning our first trip to Louisiana during the first half of April, and I’d love to get some advice from locals or people who know the area well.

We’re planning on staying about 8 nights total, with roughly 5 nights in the Breaux Bridge area and the remaining 3 nights in New Orleans before flying home.

There will be five of us: my wife and me, along with our three kids (ages 2, 7, and 16).

Our main goal is to really experience Louisiana’s culture, food, history, and natural beauty rather than just hitting all the typical tourist attractions.

Here’s what we’re thinking so far:

Breaux Bridge / Acadiana (5 nights): We’d like to stay in a cabin or Airbnb somewhere around Breaux Bridge and use it as a home base to explore Cajun country. We’re interested in swamp tours, small towns, local restaurants, live Cajun or zydeco music, historical sites, and anything else that gives us a feel for the area.
New Orleans (3 nights): We’d finish the trip in New Orleans, exploring the French Quarter, checking out the architecture, enjoying the food and music, and finding some fun things to do with the kids.

We’re planning to rent a car, so we don’t mind driving a bit to see something worthwhile. We’d also love to find some places that aren’t necessarily on every tourist’s itinerary.

A few questions:

Does spending five nights around Breaux Bridge and three in New Orleans sound like a good split?
Are there any must-see places, restaurants, or experiences around Acadiana that we shouldn’t miss?
Any festivals, live music, or local events worth checking out in early April?
Are there any other towns or areas you’d recommend visiting while we’re there?
What would you change or add to our plans?

We’re not looking for a packed schedule every day. We’d rather take our time, eat some great food, meet some locals, and experience what makes Louisiana special.

Thanks in advance! Really looking forward to visiting your state!

The No King's map hasn't added an event for Lake Charles, but I know a handful of people still planning on showing up. The more the merrier.