Lift Louisiana

We build a better Louisiana for women, girls and gender expansive people by advocating for reproductive health, rights and justice.

Lift Louisiana is a project of Tides Center

If you are a member of the media, contact David Schmit
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05/29/2026

Come unwind, debrief, and decompress after this year’s unbelievable state legislative session and emotionally prepare with us for the work ahead. First drink is on us: show your RSVP or give your name at the door and we’ll cover your first beverage — beer, mocktail, or soda.

And if you’re still fired up to take action, we’ll have a “Thanks & Spanks station” where you can write a short note to your legislators — praise where it’s earned, and call outs on what missed the mark. Choose to sign your name or send anonymously; we’ll hand-deliver or mail the notes after the event.

RSVP link in bio. See you Wednesday!

05/25/2026

As Louisiana voters, we deserve stability, transparency, and confidence in our elections. Constant political fights over congressional maps create confusion for voters and undermine trust in the democratic process.

SB 121 opens the door for unnecessary political interference in congressional districts and creates instability in Louisiana’s election system.
Voters should not have to navigate repeated political redistricting battles every election cycle. Louisiana needs consistency, clear representation, and fair elections — not rushed political map changes.

Tell your representative: Vote NO on SB 121. Link in bio.

05/21/2026

The members of the criminal justice committee will keep voting against this bill unless they hear loud and clear from the voters in Louisiana. That means you!

05/20/2026

Dispatch from the State Capitol: we’re furious to report that HB 261 by .delishaboyd was voted down by the House Criminal Justice Committee today. This is the fourth year in a row that they’ve refused to allow access to abortion care to survivors of sexual violence.

Thank you .delishaboyd for continuing to bring this bill each year and push this conversation forward. Thank you Rep. and Rep. for voting to give survivors this basic dignity. Thank you to the supporters who sent 792(!!!) letters to the committee in support of this bill.

You can bet this conversation is far from over!

05/18/2026

This Wednesday, May 20, we have two great opportunities for you to get more deeply plugged into a community of people passionate about advancing reproductive justice in Louisiana.

First, meet us at the Louisiana State Capitol for the LAST Women on Wednesday of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Then, in the evening, join our live, online volunteer training for the Abortion Equity Initiative’s Deep Canvassing program.

RSVP to either or both! Links in bio.

05/15/2026

The amendments shift power away from communities, reduce resources for public systems, and favor short-term gains over long-term stability. While they may sound reasonable, the real impact is less school funding, more political influence, and weaker protections for everyday systems. Voting NO helps protect fairness, stability, and accountability.

Visit NoOnAll.org to learn more about these amendments and share with your friends and family!

Election Day is tomorrow!! Make a plan to vote and join others across the state in standing up for our communities.

05/13/2026

The Senate & Gov Affairs Committee met until early this morning and voted on party lines to advance a proposed map that retains one of the two majority-Black districts in our state.

Senate Bill 121 by Senator Jay Morris is expected to be scheduled for a Senate vote on Thursday, May 14. After the Senate, it would also have to pass the House to take effect.

This morning’s vote was a heartbreaking setback, but this isn’t over. They can amend the maps at any point in this process.

Pulling back now would only make it that much easier for the State Senate to advance this map, which disenfranchises an enormous number of Black Louisianians and unravels what progress we’ve made as a state to emerge from the long shadow of Jim Crow.

Today, it’s even MORE important than it was yesterday to reach out to your Senator and demand fair representation. (Link in bio.)

But ultimately, it’s not our words, but the words of the leaders who spoke in the first of these hearings, that we want to make sure you have the opportunity to hear. Click the link in bio to listen to S3E12 of Seriously?! where we’ve compiled important parts of the first maps hearing to share with you.

05/12/2026

On Friday, the Senate & Gov Affairs Commitee held a hearing on new congressional maps. Three of the proposed maps would reduce representation of Black communities or erase them altogether. It’s shameful. But some of our amazing Black leaders were there to say it clearly.

Link in bio to back them up by telling the La Senate to ensure fair representation for Louisiana.

05/08/2026

Today, the Louisiana State Senate Government Affairs Committee met to consider new maps that would eliminate at least one of the state’s two majority-Black U.S. House districts. An estimated one-third of Louisiana residents are Black.

It appears likely the remaining majority-Black district would be based in Baton Rouge, meaning Black voters in New Orleans could lose their representation in Congress. The committee will meet again early next week to vote on a map.

Click the link in bio to tell your State Senator to protect fair representation in Louisiana.

05/05/2026

We show up when harmful policies emerge, but a lot of our work happens in ways people don’t always see. It’s pushing something to do less harm, buying time when time matters, or making sure a bad idea doesn’t quietly become law.

And sometimes it’s even simpler than that. It’s holding onto what we know is true—that people here care about each other, even when policy doesn’t reflect it yet.

Today is GiveNOLA Day.

If you want to invest in that future—the one we all know Louisiana deserves but hasn’t fully made its way into policy yet—you can. Donate link in bio.

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