welcome, brah!
This is a political newsletter for brahs (everyday people). It is Louisiana-based but nationally relevant because we’re basically the political canary in the coal mine down here. As such, we do a bunch of stuff: cultural commentary, political analysis, voter guides, civic engagement development, storytelling, and just general living, laughing, and loving.
Reader requirements: None! You do not have to be liberal OR from Louisiana to enjoy what I have to say because stories are universal, and chances are you might see some of you in me. And also, contrary to everything you’ve ever been told, you could probably learn a thing or two from the people of Louisiana.
So, subscribe to this newsletter and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Louisiana politics! Alternatively, subscribe to this newsletter and learn everything you’ve never wanted to know about Louisiana politics! It’ll be fun either way.*
*Disclaimer: Don’t come here if you’re into clutching pearls. We’re rolling out all the things we’ve been told it’s rude to talk about—because whoever taught you it was rude to talk about politics had something to gain from your silence. Although it should be noted that we are deeply rooted in achieving communal respect and empathy—we just don’t believe silence is a prerequisite to getting there.
This newsletter is an extension of Louisianahbrah—a community of over 22,000 progressive Louisianians (yes, we exist) who are committed to community building, advocacy work, and a better future for ALL Louisianians. Follow along on Instagram to get the full nah brah experience.
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about me
Hi! My name is Marcelle. I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, grew up in Metairie, Louisiana (aka Metry, the birthplace of brahs), and have lived in New Orleans since before the Storm (Katrina).
In 2019, I went into an existential tailspin and put Louisiana Governor, Democratic John Bel Edward’s head on Will Ferrell’s body and posted it on the internet to try and help him get re-elected (it worked! But also for so many reasons in addition to the cowbell). Since then, I’ve been running Louisianahbrah and trying to spread the good word of Louisiana politics, among other things.
Before I became dedicated to exposing how the sausage is made (not my words), I was a waitress/academic/bartender/senior policy analyst/hostess/teacher/paralegal, just like any other good elder millennial drowning in student debt. I love millie lites, banana daqs, and gardening (I grew everything that you see in the pic above and killed a lot more that you don’t see). I am still undecided on the Oxford comma.
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