AltWeeklies Wire
Rally Protests Contraceptive Rulenew
American and Christian flags stood on equal footing in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Jackson, Miss., as about 60 people gathered to protest a rule that requires health-insurance plans to cover contraceptives.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
06-19-2012 |
The War on Women
Dr. Carl Reddix on 'Political Realities'new
Last summer, former Gov. Haley Barbour nominated Dr. Carl Reddix to serve on the state Board of Health. Reddix served on the board until April, when he learned the lieutenant governor had not referred his confirmation to the Senate Health Committee because of his ties to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, Mississippi's only abortion clinic.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
06-04-2012 |
The War on Women
Mississippi's Anti-Abortion Law Part of Nationwide Trendnew
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed the first major piece of anti-abortion legislation into law this week—a measure designed to close the state's only abortion clinic.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
04-19-2012 |
The War on Women
Space Explorers for a Daynew
At Walton Elementary School on a Friday afternoon, students in one of the classrooms sat on the floor, rapt attention focused on one of their classmates who was sitting on a replica space toilet. Outside in the parking lot, another student sat in a miniature space shuttle cockpit, which lurched side-to-side as he steered it.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
03-31-2012 |
Education
Personhood: Symbol or Substance?new
Despite a loss in November's election, anti-abortion "personhood" efforts are gaining steam in Mississippi and elsewhere around the country.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
02-24-2012 |
Health
Education: A Strong Economy Starts Herenew
Business leaders from around the country now say that a modern work force cannot be undereducated, even in an economy like Mississippi's that trends heavily toward agriculture and manufacturing.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
02-16-2012 |
Education
Personhood Supporters Shocked, Undeterrednew
Supporters of Initiative 26 were unprepared for defeat Tuesday evening, as a group of about a hundred gathered after the polls closed for a "watch and pray" event. Children played in a nearby fountain while teens and adults watched election results flash on the bottom of an oversized TV projection.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
11-09-2011 |
Elections
Put to the Testnew
Where the Mississippi gubernatorial candidates really stand on education.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
08-23-2011 |
Education
