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KSLA-TV 12 Editorial Policy

As a news organization, we at KSLA believe we have an obligation to not just inform our community but to try and make it better as well. That's why we formed an editorial board, headed by General Manager James Smith, to take a stand on important issues that affect our community. At the end of each editorial, we invite feedback. Your comments will be posted with the editorial, so please include your first name and last initial. You can see any viewer responses on the individual editorial pages.

Questions or Comments? Email us at editorial@ksla.com

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Sept. 1: T.V. on your Phone Editorial

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How would you like to have a digital T.V. tuner in your cell phone? More>>

September 5: Labor Day Editorial Video included

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It's time to remember the American worker as we celebrate Labor Day. More>>

August 25: Katrina, 5 years later Editorial Video included

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This week we remember the catastrophe that hit New Orleans and other Gulf Coast areas five years ago, Hurricane Katrina. More>>

August 29: Introducing ‘Shreveport Common' Editorial Video included

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Shreveport's old Central Fire Station has now been transformed into the Shreveport Regional Arts Council's new home. More>>

August 22: Time to Vote Editorial Video included

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We have some important elections this year throughout the Ark-La-Tex. More>>

August 18: School Zone Safety editorial Video included

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Summer vacation has come to an end four kids and our breaking from driving quickly through school zones is also over. More>>

August 15: Red River Dangers Editorial Video included

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The tragic drowning accident in the Red River [on Shreveport side] that left six young people dead has prompted several viewer comments this week. More>>

August 11: Tax Free? Should Be…Editorial Video included

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Many retailers advertise it has "Tax Free Shopping", but in Northwest Louisiana that's not exactly true. More>>

August 8: Learn to swim editorial Video included

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Make sure you, your family and your friends know how to swim. More>>

August 4: Shreveport's new Crime Fighter Video included

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Shreveport's new police chief, Willie Shaw, certainly has his work cut out for him. More>>

August 1: Hope for the Warriors Editorial Video included

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An organization called Hope for the Warriors has been created to ensure that the sacrifices of our military wounded will not be forgotten. More>>

KSLA July 28: Editorial on Restraining Orders Video included

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Worthless! That's what a restraining order often is. More>>

KSLA July 25: Equal Pay for Women Editorials Video included

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It's hard to believe that now, in 2010, we still have to address the issue of equal pay for women. More>>

July 21: Domestic Violence Guest Editorial Video included

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Domestic violence is an epidemic in our community.  It happens every day and can happen to anyone, regardless of race, financial status, or religion. More>>

July 14: KSLA News 12 Fan Drive Video included

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Because of your contributions to the KSLA News 12 Fan Drive Ark-La-Tex seniors can bear the constant rising temperatures. More>>

July 11: Mail Crisis Editorial Video included

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The latest service that faces extinction is Saturday mail delivery by the U.S. Post Office. More>>

July 7: Airport Parking Editorial Video included

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Sometimes you just have to take action sooner. Case in point, the Nationwide Parking fiasco at the Shreveport Regional Airport. More>>

Editorial May 19: Louisiana GRAD Video included

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Higher education is very important to the people of Northwest Louisiana. More>>

Editorial May 12: Oil Disaster Viewer Comments Video included

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I said immediate inspections of all off shore drilling platforms should be done and a moratorium put on new drilling until reliable safeguards are in place to keep this massive blowout from happening again. More>>

Editorial May 2: Gold Star

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All too often, we're critical of those in government. Especially those at the top. But today, I'm handing out a gold star to Louisiana's Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen. More>>

Editorial April 28: House for Hope

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Community Renewal, the Northwest Louisiana Homebuilders Association and KSLA News 12 are giving away a brand new house valued at over $300,000 dollars. More>>

Editorial April 25: Poor Roads

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Are you satisfied with the condition of the highways throughout the Ark-La-Tex? More>>

Editorial April 21: Spanking at School Video included

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When I was a kid growing up in San Antonio there was a rumor at our elementary school about a spanking machine. It was supposedly located somewhere in the school office. More>>

Editorial April 18: Social Security Video included

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For the first time in more than two decades, social security has started paying out more benefits than it collected, a total of $29B more for this year. More>>

Editorial April 11: Going Green Together Video included

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What does going green mean to you? More>>

Editorial April 7: Sex Offenders Video included

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The tragic case involving Justin once again raises the question about how we deal with sex offenders. One of the most important things to know is where they are. More>>

Editorial April 4: Child Murder Video included

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This has been a difficult week in the Ark-La-Tex. We lost a promising 12-year-old boy in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana to an unspeakable crime. There are lessons to be learned here for us all. More>>

Editorial March 31: State Cookie? Video included

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Louisiana lawmakers are back in session, and their plate is full of potential bills. More>>

Editorial March 28: Higher Education Crossroads Video included

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Higher education in Louisiana is at a critical crossroad and what happens over the next few months will either make or break our universities. More>>

Editorial March 21: Smoking on Campus Video included

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There is a move at LSUS to eliminate smoking on campus. I say do it. Now, not everyone agrees, including several students who held a protest. More>>

Editorial March 17: 2010 Census Video included

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There is a good chance the 2010 Census form will arrive in your mailbox this week. Make sure you fill it out and send it back in. Here's why. More>>

Editorial March 14: Centenary Priorities Video included

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The Board of Trustees at Centenary College of Louisiana has done something that should concern us all. They voted to phase out 21 majors. More>>

Editorial March 10: Back-door taxes Video included

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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal may promise no new taxes, but he doesn't mind the state tacking on extra fees for things we all need. More>>

Editorial March 7: Hummer Video included

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But just like other GM brands, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn, Hummer is slowly fading away from the American automotive landscape. More>>

Editorial March 3: Cancer Video included

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In February, KSLA News 12 took a close look at cancer in the Ark-La-Tex. What we found is of concern. More>>

Editorial February 28: Weather Radios Video included

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This has been an active season for severe weather in the Ark-La-Tex. More>>

Editorial February 24: Church Fires Update Video included

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It is impossible to ignore the series of recent fires that have burned many churches in east Texas. Several of those fires are the result of arsonists intentionally setting them ablaze. Sunday, two men More>>

Editorial February 17: 211 Video included

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Every hour of every day, thousands of people need essential human services. More>>

Editorial February 14: Sexting Video included

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Sexting. You may not of heard of it, but I bet your kids have. More>>

Editorial February 10: Historic TV Video included

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History was made last Sunday. Not just that the Saints won the Superbowl, but that the Superbowl was the most watched television program in history. More>>

Editorial February 7: House for Hope Video included

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I'm proud to announce that once again, KSLA News 12 is teaming up with the Homebuilders Association of Northwest Louisiana to give away a brand new house. More>>

Editorial February 3: Who Dat? Video included

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It's not often the NFL backs down. But it appears they have done just that when it comes to Who Dat. More>>

Editorial January 31: Text, Don't Text Video included

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This week the transportation department stepped in and issued an immediate order prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages while they are driving. More>>

Editorial January 27: Geaux Saints Video included

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I never thought I'd live to see it. The New Orleans Saints in a Superbowl game. Wow. It still hasn't sunk in. More>>

Editorial January 24: KSLA News 12 Volunteers Video included

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Imagine an army of volunteers sweeping across the Ark-La-Tex, pitching in to help local organizations like the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and many others. More>>

Editorial January 22: Helping Haiti Video included

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It's been a week now since the earthquake hit Haiti and only now is the enormity of the catastrophe known. More>>

Editorial January 17: Best Ark-La-Tex schools Video included

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US News and World Report, along with school evaluation services, has published a list of what they say are the best high schools in the country. Several high schools in the Ark-La-Tex are on that list. More>>

Editorial January 13: Airport Security Video included

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I don't fly much, only once or twice a year, but when I do I prefer to think that my fellow passengers have been thoroughly screened and the plane is safe. More>>

Editorial January 10: Gun Safety Video included

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When your child gets a gun in your house and shoots herself, who's responsible? That's something the Caddo Parish District Attorney is now trying to determine. More>>

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