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- 1 2 Hawkins, Drew (December 22, 2022). "The battle to keep LGBTQ+books in Louisiana libraries". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ↑ Bailly, Sophia (July 4, 2024). "'Pride or die:' Queer Northshore champions LGBTQ+ support in rural Louisiana". NOLA.com. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ↑ Handley, Rachel (June 1, 2024). "Northshore sees first-ever Pride parade, a "dream come true"". WWL. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- 1 2 Poche, Kaylee (December 20, 2023). "Progressives ramp up effort to oust controversial Louisiana Democratic Party chair". The Gambit. NOLA.com. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- 1 2 3 Legrand, Robin (October 31, 2024). "In US, transgender candidates enter political lion's den". NBC News. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- 1 2 Woods, Kennith (31 August 2023). "The Queer Progressives Helping to Pull Louisiana to the Left". The Nation. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ↑ Mathews, Jacob (October 31, 2024). "Majority Leader Scalise faces few challengers in race for eighth term". The Center Square. MSN. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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