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Letters: Our wonderful child was gender fluid. The letter writer is confused.

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We are surprised that the paper would publish David Larose’s letter, but here is our response:

Letters: Energy industry is building the coast

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 13, 2023

Over the last 15 years, Louisiana’s energy industry has contributed more than $1 billion to coastal restoration and hurricane protection through the Coastal Impact Assistance Program and the G…

Letters: Sad news, but welcome if it helps reading scores

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 13, 2023

The June 6 news report on House Bill 12, which will require third graders in our state "to pass a state reading test to advance to fourth grade," is sad but welcome news to all parents and cit…

Letters: Paper should point out link between mass shootings and political contributions

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 13, 2023

I suggest each time your newspaper reports on a mass shooting it include a dedicated box placed prominently within the coverage of the incident that lists the names of the congressional repres…

Letters: Biden plan to pay off loans imperils programs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 12, 2023

The level of corruption in our federal government is nothing short of staggering.

Letters: Read books, don't ban them based on a single complaint

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 12, 2023

Overreaction to what’s obscene, and what’s not, isn’t a new thing.

Letters: Parents want input on important social matters, including sexual content

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 11, 2023

We can’t have it both ways, parental involvement or no parental involvement, in our children's education and development. Most schools want parental involvement.

Letters: Column wrongfully disparaged industry and workers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 11, 2023

With 632 words in last Monday’s paper, Bob Marshall disparaged hundreds of thousands of Louisiana manufacturing employees and questioned the integrity of the diligent, hardworking staff of the…

Letters: Trump outdone by nasty town hall audience

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

As Steve Roberts noted in his column regarding how the media should cover Donald Trump, the audience cheered and applauded every lie or outrageous statement Trump made at the CNN Town Hall sev…

Letters: What's next target for gender crusaders? Mardi Gras?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

I find it interesting and hypocritical that the legislators of our state who adore Mardi Gras are supportive of this new House Bill 466, which would outlaw discussion of gender and sexual iden…

Letters: Student debt forgiveness should have consequences later in life

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 8, 2023

The Supreme Court will be ruling on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan later this month. In the event the plan is ruled constitutional, I propose this.

Letters: Suspended lawyer fought for FNBC's victims

Jun 7, 2023

I come from a family that always fought hard for the little guy (or defrauded widows). The whole world knows FNBC loans were bought by predators who ruthlessly collect millions more than they …

Letters: Grace King community will miss dedicated teachers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Kudos to the Times-Picayune's touching article about the closing of Grace King High School, where I met Robert Flannery, who substitute taught there for the past seven years. He retired with t…

Pastor: Methodists who remained have hopeful story

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

I proudly serve as senior minister of University United Methodist Church on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, and have been an ordained pastor for close to 20 years.

Letters: Just pick up the trash

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Both Gov. John Bel Edwards and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome have appointed special litter task forces to help with the growing litter problem. To date, if they have met, neither shows much promi…

Letters: What's preventing mental health providers like me from helping kids with autism

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

Autism is more prevalent than ever. Yet, it's growing harder for children with autism to access the mental health care they need.

Letters: Haynes Academy departure creates new concerns

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 7, 2023

The Cottam Park and Crestmont neighborhoods are looking forward to a respite from school traffic nightmares and parking issues as Haynes Academy exits their neighborhoods. As most people know,…

Dickie Brennan: Coastal plan deserves our full support

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 6, 2023

As a restaurant owner, lifelong resident of Louisiana and secretary of the Pontchartrain Conservancy’s board of directors, I know firsthand how important our coast is to our state's culture, e…

Letters: House Bill 466 is nonsensical, and just plain mean

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 6, 2023

House Bill 466 prohibits any school employee from "discussing his own sexual orientation or gender identity." So a teacher married to someone of the opposite sex would not be able to talk abou…

Letters: Here's the catch on gun laws: the Constitution

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 5, 2023

Letter writer J. Luis Banos is correct. House Bill 131 fails the common sense test, as do all laws aimed at reducing gun violence.

Letters: Bill would help docs by deferring their student debt

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Updated Jun 6, 2023

I strongly support the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act, Senate Bill 704 in Congress. This important legislation would help support the physician workforce by allowing student loan bor…

State senator: Carbon capture is poised to bring economic prosperity

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 4, 2023

Conversation in Louisiana surrounding carbon capture and storage is reaching a fever pitch as our state legislative session nears a close and the EPA’s open comment period on the administratio…

Letters: Not everyone can handle bearing a rapist's child

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 4, 2023

The Advocate recently published a poignant letter from a woman expressing gratitude to her mother who had made the courageous choice to give birth to her after enduring the horror of rape. Whi…

Letters: Let's teach our kids history -- all of it

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 4, 2023

I was educated in the public school system of Louisiana and there were a lot of things taught to me that were left unexplained. Like the Dark Ages.

Letters: Abortion rights advocates hide behind vague words

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 4, 2023

Who isn’t pro-choice?

Letters: We need to educate citizens about guns

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 1, 2023

The U.S. Constitution does not “grant” nor do Legislatures “enact” rights.

Letters: Memorial Day news choices were out of touch

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 1, 2023

On Memorial Day, your lead headline was on an article about a high school and transgender issues.

Letters: WWOZ board should listen to Irma Thomas

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jun 1, 2023

I never understood Ron DeSantis' protests against the "woke mob" until I read Monday's article about the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation board's vote against the St. Charles Avenue …