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Avocado Toast with Aubrey Allison

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle are joined by Aubrey Allison, a content creator in New Orleans who blends culture, news and politics with humor and sarcasm in a way that is delightful. Aubrey shares how she thinks about using social media to spread information people need but making sure there’s hope core in the mix. Then Ellie and Michelle give a quick update on the pregnancy center bills. 
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To contact legislators about specific bills:
Yes on HB 897 Protect Health Data Privacy 
 
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A Flashback to 1950

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle run through a laundry list of batshit stuff that happened nationally and in Louisiana. How did the Artemis II launch get overshadowed by the Supreme Court’s bizarre decision on conversion therapy, the spectacle of Kristi Noem, Lindsey Graham, and Pam Jo, and Trump’s temper tantrum at SCOTUS. Back on the Gulf, The Right to Life wants to show kids propaganda videos and a racist Senator from Monroe wants to fire judges in New Orleans. 
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Call Senator Jay Morris (318) 362-4270
To contact legislators about specific bills:
Yes on HB 931 Freedom of Religion
Yes on HB 897 Protect Health Data Privacy 
Yes on HB 611 Health And Safety Standards

They're Coming For the Ballot and Science Classes

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss recent legislative developments in Louisiana, how the SAVE Act disenfranchises women, and why we need more secular traditions. Also, Louisiana is trying to sneak through a Baby Olivia Bill - but we’re on to them.
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Leave us a comment about pregnancy center experiences, email info@liftlouisiana.org
To contact legislators about specific bills:
No on HB 485 Constitutional Amendment on Parental Rights
No on SB 310 Signs of NOPE
No on HB 288 Political interference in clinical record-keeping
Yes on HB 931 Freedom of Religion
Yes on HB 897 Protect Health Data Privacy
 
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Signs of NOPE

Michelle and Ellie unpack recent legislative developments in Louisiana including the influence of religious and unlicensed pregnancy centers, their role in propagation of misinformation, and their lack of regulation. They also discuss Ohio Republicans proposing a pregnancy registry requiring health providers to report fetal heartbeats and pregnancy outcomes. And the US Congress's Ludicrous proposal for mandatory collection of fetal remains.
Leave us a comment about pregnancy center experiences, email info@liftlouisiana.org
 
To contact legislators about specific bills:
SB 310 - Signs of NOPE
HB 897 - Protect Health Information Privacy
 
 From this episode:
Ohio GOP Wants Every Pregnancy Reported to the State
Republicans Introduce National “Catch Kit” Bill
 
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F* It, Let’s Do It Again...and Again

Michelle and Ellie are back in the legislative trenches after last week’s podcast episode suffered a catastrophic recording error. So they recorded it again, because there’s wild stuff this legislative session in Louisiana. Lawmakers are trying to do everything from changing the definition of abortion to giving parents unfettered rights- including refusing to treat their children with cancer. Seriously, that’s a bill.
From this episode:
Louisiana's 2026 crawfish industry is facing a severe crisis due to a shortage of labor
Pentagon Should Focus on Defense Priorities, not Lavish Dinners, After Historic $93.4B “Use-It-or-Lose-It” September
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Jeff Landry, Trump’s Redneck Governor

Charlie Kirk Success Sequencing Act

Measles Outbreak at ”Pro-Life” March

Ellie's Pregnancy House

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie analyze recent and proposed Louisiana bills, focusing on regulation of pregnancy centers and MAGA legislator’s absurd response to Minneapolis protests. They also discuss the broader implications for civil liberties and healthcare access in the state.
From this episode:
Louisiana Lawsuit Seeks Immediate Nationwide Restrictions on Medication Abortion
Louisiana, Trump FDA clash in court over abortion drug availability through telehealth
Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative Legislative Audit
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The March for Measles

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss Trump’s meltdown over the Supreme Court decision in the tariff’s case, the March for Life spawning a measles outbreak, and the disturbing new campaign to ban sex-sex marriage. 
From this episode:
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Trump adds Landry to historic preservation council that advocates fear will peel back protections
Greater than Campaign
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