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It’s Time to Lay This Case to Rest

By Sarah Harbison
07/26/2013
To put it simply, offering families a less inexpensive burial option allowed grieving families to make an economical and dignified choice in a time of need and great stress.

TAGS: Caskets, Institute for Justice, Monks, St. Joseph Abbey

U.S. District Court Rules in Favor of Louisiana Monks’ Unlicensed Casket Sales

By Fergus Hodgson
04/12/2011
The monks of St. Joseph Abbey have just won a victory in their case against economic protectionism from the state. They have been unable to produce simple caskets, facing fines, but the Institute for Justice has taken their defense in what is set to be a landmark case.

TAGS: Caskets, Institute for Justice, Louisiana, Monks, St. Joseph Abbey

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Center for Opportunity Policy / Research Report

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data


This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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