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Talking Back In Flyover Countrynew
"TOO LIBERAL FOR MISSISSIPPI." When will it end?
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-20-2007 |
Commentary
Endorsements, of a Fashionnew
We (stupidly?) expected more from the Democratic ticket in Mississippi's general election, but when their campaigns tried to "out Republican the Republicans," we were just a bit disappointed.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-01-2007 |
Commentary
Fly Partynew
Style tips for Halloween decorating, tunes and drinks.
Jackson Free Press |
Maggie Burks, Andi Agnew and Donna Ladd |
10-25-2007 |
Culture
Two Women Killed In Two Weeks: Where Does It End?new
We look at the lives and deaths of two very different women involved in very similar fatally abusive relationships.
Jackson Free Press |
Candy Hagwood, Donna Ladd and Ronni Mott |
09-27-2007 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's issues
Mississippi Be Damnednew
Considering that Haley Barbour would funnel Katrina relief away from low-income Mississippians, I guess it shouldn't surprise us that he won't hand over his tax returns. Lobbyists do what lobbyists do, Mississippians be damned.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-13-2007 |
Commentary
Melton Details Jefferson Davis Youth Campnew
Controversial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton admits to inviting two city staffers, who have both served time for felonies, to a week-long summer youth camp planned by the mayor.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
We Are Family: A Klan Child Fans a Different Flamenew
After a lifetime of unapologetic racism, convicted Klansman James Ford Seale's cousin experienced a religious awakening and became a pastor at a black Baptist church.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
06-28-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
The Truth Can Hurtnew
Even before testimony began in the federal kidnapping and conspiracy trial of James Ford Seale, a reckoning of sorts began when prospective jurors had to face race history most Mississippians never discuss in public.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
06-07-2007 |
Commentary
Dredging Up the Past: Why Mississippians Must Tell Our Own Storiesnew
As the federal kidnapping trial of alleged klansman James Ford Seale begins, we look at how we got here, how the media gets the story wrong and why Mississippians must tell the full story of past crimes.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-31-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
With a Good Intentionnew
People come up and thank me all the time for being "daring," or "courageous," or "fearless." But daring? That's the price we pay as journalists.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-25-2007 |
Commentary
Devils in Your Foodnew
Here are the top six items to watch for to eat healthier.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-07-2007 |
Food+Drink
Food for Thoughtnew
Making the decision to eat heathly is a life-affirming process that starts with simple awareness.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-07-2007 |
Food+Drink
Fight or Flightnew
In the wake of the acquital for Jackson's "crime-fighting" Mayor, Donna Ladd writes about what happened during the trial and next steps for the city's concerned citizens.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-07-2007 |
Commentary
How to Clean Your Organic Sheets (or Anything Else)new
You don't have to use toxic chemicals to get stuff clean.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-02-2007 |
Culture
The Folks Are Comingnew
The JFP bloggers who caused defense lawyers for Mayor Frank Melton so much concern in jury selection are a tribute to an informed citizenry.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-02-2007 |
Commentary
