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Stand By Your Mannew
As we celebrate Father's Day, we should remember that real men stand up for women.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
06-14-2007 |
Commentary
Close Columbia Training Schoolnew
As the state Juvenile Justice Committee holds hearings on girls who were shackled for more than a week and officials from the Department of Justice investigate, it has become clear that Columbia must be closed.
Jackson Free Press |
Staff |
06-14-2007 |
Commentary
Saving Our Childrennew
In Mississippi, overall infant mortality rates have risen to over 11 deaths per thousand live births, and African American newborns suffer death rates over twice as high.
Jackson Free Press |
Nina Fainberg |
06-14-2007 |
Commentary
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
Do-oversnew
It began when a child asked, "When do we get to do 2006 over again?"
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
06-07-2007 |
Commentary
A Letter to Caller Number Onenew
As the trial of James Ford Seale begins, some ask that we "let sleeping dogs lie" -- but in this case, it is vital that we disturb the peace.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobianew
In the days since Rev. Jerry Falwell died, much has been written about his influence on politics, but relatively little has been written about his hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia -- that is, his fear of the number 666.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Tomorrow's Stormsnew
Devastating storms will only get worse if we don't address global warming.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
My Mississippi Deltanew
Without the Delta, Mississippi would lose part of its color -- part of its history. We hold even the ugly parts close to our hearts, though we don't like to admit it.
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
05-25-2007 |
Commentary
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
A Weapon for Ragenew
Kamikaze defends Rage Against the Machine for speaking out against President George W. Bush.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
05-17-2007 |
Commentary
Our Way of Lifenew
When African American men treat black women like they are all over-sexed "ho's," they help perpetuate the legacy of slavery.
Jackson Free Press |
Melishia Grayson |
05-17-2007 |
Commentary
More Than a Maidnew
A tribute to the wisdom and compassion of her mother's mother.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
05-14-2007 |
Commentary
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
What Would Jesus Drive?new
Will Christians like outspoken environmentalist Richard Cizik bring evangelicals back into the fold?
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
05-02-2007 |
Commentary
