Couples have been getting into more arguments about politics since President Donald Trump took office. A report from Wakefield Research finds 24-percent of people in a relationship say they’ve argued more over political matters than any other time they’ve been together. Clinical Psychologist with LSU Health Sciences Center Dr. Michelle Moore on how to diffuse such a situation…:
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The survey also found one in 10 couples broke up over disagreements in politics.

The Jefferson Davis statue was taken off its base in New Orleans overnight, and workers are still trying to remove what remains of the structure. This is the second Confederate era monument of four slated for removal by the city. Mayor Mitch Landrieu said in a news release that putting the Confederacy on a pedestal in some of our most prominent public places is a bad prescription for our future.

Minor children would have to have their parents present a photo ID at a clinic before a doctor would perform an abortion under a controversial measure headed to the Senate floor. Jessie Nieblas with Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault opposes the legislation…:
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But supporters say if a child is going to have an abortion, the parents need to know what’s going on and show proof of their permission.

Louisiana rose three spots to 47th in the nation as the least healthy state for seniors. Advocacy Director for AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl says while progress is being made, we’re still stagnant in some key areas, like long term care. He says Louisiana ranks 49th for our nursing homes:
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