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Race Still Mattersnew

In Mississippi, the negative social evaluation of black people has resulted in “separate but equal” in practice.

Jackson Free Press | Rommel W. Benjamin | 07-29-2013 | Race & Class

The Power of Positive Drinking: Teen Alcoholism Has its Perks

“The Spectacular Now” is the work of inexperienced screenwriters. We know this because of their handling — or rather mishandling — of the film’s underlying theme of teen alcoholism.

City Pulse | Cole Smithey | 07-29-2013 | Movies

With brining, salt water enters the meat's cells while water flows out. As the salt flows in, it begins to break down some of the cell proteins, making it possible for more water to flow into the meat. This process results in more flavor and less moisture loss during cooking, yielding meat that is deeply seasoned and extra juicy.

Jackson Free Press | Dawn Macke | 07-29-2013 | Food+Drink

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The Swimsuit Bodynew

I challenge myself to question the judgments I make about people, including what makes people attractive, and why I think someone should or shouldn't wear something.

Jackson Free Press | Laurie Bertram Roberts | 07-26-2013 | The War on Women

What's Wrong with the GOP?new

There is something wrong with the Republican Party.

Jackson Free Press | JFP Editorial Board | 07-26-2013 | Commentary

Time to Sue Your Real Estate Agentnew

The Conjuring is a somewhat frightening take on the standard family-stuck-in-a-haunted-house tale

Tucson Weekly | Bob Grimm | 07-26-2013 | Reviews

To Serve and Deflectnew

Cops in Lake County, Montana mostly avoided punishment after being accused of abusing their power. The investigators who went after them weren't so lucky.

Missoula Independent | Matthew Frank | 07-26-2013 | Crime & Justice

Tags: Steve Bullock, Cory Anderson, Dan Duryee, Dan Wadsworth, Frank Bowen, Jason Nash, Karey Reynolds, Lake County, Mike Sargeant, Mitch Young, Wade Nash, Wayne Ternes

Creative Destructionnew

The rise and (imminent) fall of Boston's only graffiti park.

Dig Boston | Dan Schneider | 07-26-2013 | Housing & Development

Undocumented, Unafraid and Back to Schoolnew

For many of Mississippi's high school juniors and seniors, back to school means taking AP courses, doing research on what college or university to attend, and maybe even planning for a trip abroad. But not everyone in the state can leave the country—nor can everyone in the South count on attending his or her state college campus.

Jackson Free Press | Ingrid Cruz | 07-26-2013 | Immigration