Seriously?!

STARt by Believing? Not for some state Reps

In this bonus episode of Seriously?! we continue our conversation with Morgan Lamandre, the Executive Director of STAR—an organization that fights for the rights and well-being of sexual assault survivors. We'll also listen to the outrageous way some state Reps. think about discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees.We are still on our break, but will be back with new episodes in August.Send us a message on Instagram or at Info@liftlouisiana.org - tell us what your Seriously?! moment is. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @LiftLouisiana to get updates from Lift Louisiana.Links:https://www.liftlouisiana.org/join-us

STARt by Believing? Not for some state Reps.

In this bonus episode of Seriously?! we continue our conversation with Morgan Lamandre, the Executive Director of STAR—an organization that fights for the rights and well-being of sexual assault survivors. We'll also listen to the outrageous way some state Reps. think about discimination against LGBTQ+ employees. 
We are still on our break, but will be back with new episodes in August.
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The Good Landry

Ellie and Michelle catch up with Representative Mandie Landry to hear how the legislative session wrapped up.  Landry shares her insights about pushing back on efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion and strategically working across the aisle.  The political environment can be more toxic than the self-spreading pathogens and chemtrails that the MAHA lawmakers are worried about. Oh — and don’t worry, we also check back in on the legendary Frogging bill from Episode 3
We’re taking a break in July, but join us again in August. 
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Sine Die with Morgan Lamandre

Ellie and Michelle welcome the fabulous Morgan Lamandre, Executive Director of STAR, to help us process (or at least laugh-cry about) the end of the Louisiana legislative session. Spoiler: we actually had some wins!
We break down the final battle on the “sue everyone ban” and Morgan schools us on how abortion laws hit survivors of sexual assault the hardest. Hear how advocates like her survive this madness without turning into full-time screamers. 
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Bible Study at the Capitol

Ellie and Michelle were back at the Louisiana Capitol this week to witness the legislators vote against allowing CHILDREN to end a pregnancy from sexual violence. These people are sick and we had to talk about it. 
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They Play Dirty

The Sue Everyone Bill is back and the anti-abortion extremists pull some dirty tricks to try to pass it. Michelle and Ellie discuss what’s new and what's the same old crap in the amended bill. Plus an update on the bill to criminalize STDs. BONUS: Law School Class assignment. Text of HB 575 and the amendments. Figure this out and post in the comments.
If you live in Louisiana, click here to send a message to your State Senator about HB 575.
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Trafficking in IVF Conspiracies

In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie break down the debate about IVF in Louisiana. The anti-abortion crazies are trying to block a bill that would protect IVF, because apparently, creating embryos in a lab is now... human trafficking? Ellie knows a lot about the IVF laws and how they have been weaponized against celebs. You have to listen to find out which one.
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Sue Everyone

In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie deep dive into the legal dystopia of Louisiana House Bill 575. The hosts unpack the chilling implications of the bill, which turns relatives into courtroom vigilantes and weaponizes the law against medical professionals just doing their jobs. Listen to the testimony from actual legal and medical professionals (like people who went to school for this and didn’t just read a meme). This bill is a privacy nightmare!!!
Email or call to say “Thanks for Challenging HB 575”
Representative Stephanie Hilferty  hilfertys@legis.la.gov (504) 885-4154
Representative Brian Glorioso hse090@legis.la.gov (985) 960-4251
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Navigating the Complexities of HIV Criminalization

In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie engage with Dietz and DeKeitra Griffin, advocates fighting against the criminalization of HIV in Louisiana. They discuss the implications of House Bill 76, personal experiences with stigma, and the importance of education and advocacy in addressing HIV-related issues. They also explore alternatives to criminalization, emphasizing public health approaches and the necessity of addressing the root causes of health disparities. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the limitations of the current justice system in addressing violence and sexual violence, emphasizing the need for better solutions beyond retribution.
Then they recap what happened with the coerced abortion bill. Spoiler - this episode isn’t all just sh*t news!
Learn more about the Louisiana Coalition on Criminalization and Health at https://www.lacch.org/ and on Instagram @StigmaIsntJusticeLA
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NO on House Bill 575 - The Sue Everyone Bill - Click to Send and Email 
YES on House Bill 429 - End Employment Discrimination Against Queer and Trans People - Click to Send an Email
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly with Marcelle Beaulieu

Michelle and Ellie talk to Marcelle Beaulieu, the creator of the Instagram Account @LouisianahBrah and the Nah Brah Newsletter, about the need to inject some humor in politics, even when things are deadly serious. 
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