AltWeeklies Wire
Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mattersnew
It's a very serious assertion that the country needs to value the lives of non-white people as highly as it values those of whites. Likewise, it needs to value the lives of those who live in poverty and work to improve the situation for all Americans.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
05-21-2015 |
Civil Liberties
Hobby Lobby Ruling Could Spell Corporate Troublenew
One of the basic problems that we have in this country is the structure of the modern corporation—particularly large, multi-national corporations.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
07-10-2014 |
Business & Labor
Think National, Shop Localnew
My avoidance of Walmart is a conscious choice. I believe that Walmart has done more to undermine the local economies of American cities than any other single institution, so that belief drives my actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
06-30-2014 |
Business & Labor
AFA Bearing False Witness Against Businesses?new
This past week, the American Family Association put out an "action item" that accuses the "We Don't Discriminate" campaign of being ... discriminatory.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
05-16-2014 |
LGBT
The JFP Urban Development Manifestonew
Never focus on a large project when a small project will do. That doesn't mean we shouldn't do big things--it means we can't put all our eggs in one basket. It's the small things that add up to great city. Ask Austin.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
04-19-2013 |
Housing & Development
Breaking: A Serious Discussion in D.C.new
Discretionary spending includes infrastructure, energy investment, and education, as well as spending on defense and homeland security.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
12-13-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Fiscal cliff
Romney's Real Record as a 'Job Creator'new
Mitt Romney detractors have jumped on the videos and stories coming from Sensata employees, saying it paints Romney and his old firm in a bad light. The American workers have asked Romney to intervene with his Bain buddies; he's declined.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
10-18-2012 |
Commentary
Celebrating 10 Yearsnew
Not everything about the JFP's first 10 years has been easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
09-21-2012 |
Media
Getting Political on the Webnew
With the RNC's convention just over and the DNC's rolling on as we go to press, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at where the campaigns are with their technology and offer up the websites and apps (in addition to jfp.ms, naturally) that you'll need to track this crazy election to its conclusion in November.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
09-07-2012 |
Tech
Techy Tools and Apps for Studentsnew
Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you? Not a bad idea, as there are some great tools for taking notes, studying and managing your time that can help a busy college student make the most of the experience.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
08-13-2012 |
Tech
"The 'Perception' of the Ledger," "Blowin' in the Wind," and "Sensational Suburban Legends"new
AltWeeklies Award - Media Reporting
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
04-21-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
'Tolerance' Key to Our Economynew
When we are no longer the "land of opportunity," we lose something that makes us extraordinarily attractive as a nation -- and as a state.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
11-20-2007 |
Commentary
'Balance' or Pandering?new
The Clarion-Ledger's version of balanced, "objective" reporting is Molly Ivins vs. Ann Coulter, the NAACP vs. the KKK.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
03-22-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Charrette Leader: Make City 'Walkable'new
Andres Duany, godfather of new urbanism, helps Jackson sort through competing plans for development along the Pearl River basin.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
03-19-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Just the (Correct) Facts Ma'amnew
What has the mainstream media have gotten right -- and wrong -- about the trial of James Ford Seale?
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
02-04-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
