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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

Celebrating 10 Yearsnew

Not everything about the JFP's first 10 years has been easy.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  09-21-2012  |  Media

"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

'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

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

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

Anatomy of an Errornew

The Clarion-Ledger screwed the pooch on their editorial "Will DA Accept Another Plea Bargain?" Now, they have run a correction that does not come close to satisfying Gannett Co guidelines.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  11-30-2006  |  Media

Welcome, Mr. Whitakernew

Clarion-Ledger Publisher John Newhouse's abruptly resigns as the attorney general investigates TDN -- this should inspire a different approach from his successor.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  11-18-2006  |  Media

The Little Weekly That Couldnew

The JFP turns 4!
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  09-21-2006  |  Media

Open Letter to the Publisher of The Clarion-Ledgernew

MIPA responds to Clarion-Ledger's TDN letter.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  09-21-2006  |  Media

Dear John: What's in a Word?new

As MIPA signs new outlets and Gannett's TDN scheme unravels, why is Gannett restoring the clutter TDN was supposed to alleviate?
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  09-09-2006  |  Media

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