Louisiana

Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Situated in the Deep South, Louisiana, the "Pelican State," has a colorful history and was named in honor of King Louis XIV. A strong French influence is still evident throughout the state--its capital city is named Baton Rouge, French for "red stick," because the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville visited the area in 1699 and observed a red cypress post. Today the city of New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras and jazz festivals.

News

 * Louisiana Confounds the Science Thought Police governor has signed into law an act to protect teachers who want to encourage critical thinking. By John G. West. National Review Online. July 8, 2008.
 * Louisiana Passes Landmark Science Education Act Senate passed a academic freedom bill protecting teachers that encourage critical thinking and objective discussion about evolution. Discovery Institute. June 16, 2008