AltWeeklies Wire
Fight For Women, Not Against Themnew
If our politicians are truly concerned about protecting women and children, they should abandon their relentless assault on abortion rights and tackle the real issues facing girls and women in this state.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
08-07-2014 |
The War on Women
LGBT Pols Ready to Play in Statenew
With black folks playing the spoiler in the Mississippi Republican Senate primary, bucking many traditional notions about how politics work in the Magnolia State, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are making a political play of their own.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
08-01-2014 |
LGBT
What Is ‘Common Core’ All About?new
The Common Core, a set of math and English language arts standards that spells out what skills students are expected to master in kindergarten through 12th grade, will be rolled out in every Mississippi school this year.
Jackson Free Press |
Jackie Mader and The Hechinger Report |
08-01-2014 |
Education
Who Would Jesus Deport?new
Religious leaders, political figures and hyperbolic talking heads have yet to reach a consensus on the Bible's application to the issue of immigration in the United States.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe |
07-31-2014 |
Immigration
Jack White: A History and a Futurenew
Throughout his illustrious career, Jack White has embodied the modern Renaissance man.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
07-25-2014 |
Music
Becoming Paleonew
If you've never heard of Paleo, the idea is to eat more like our Paleolithic ancestors—no processed foods, no dairy, no grains.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
07-25-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: paleo diet
Black is the New Black: How Blacks Changed the GOP Gamenew
In the aftermath of the Republican Senate primary, race has become the defining issue for Mississippi Republicans, trumping even issues that are typical flashpoints in conservative politics such as national defense, immigration reform, dismantling Obamacare or abortion.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
07-25-2014 |
Politics
Juice Menew
Juicing is a great way to get your fruits and veggies in, and also have a delicious drink.
Jackson Free Press |
Jane Flood |
07-24-2014 |
Food+Drink
Righting Our Grand Failurenew
No American in her right mind will consider Mississippi for high-quality medical treatment when the state's leadership flatly refuses to improve the well-being of its own citizens.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
07-24-2014 |
Health
Help Children, Don’t Attack Themnew
The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where thousands of Central American children are being detained, is grave.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
07-24-2014 |
Immigration
It’s Time to Change ‘The Game’new
In most every election, we just move around the chess pieces but no one ever really wins, certainly not the voters.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
07-24-2014 |
Commentary
Wednesday’s Womennew
At the height of the civil rights era, a group of women of varying races and faiths dared to defy the norms of the time. In the summer of 1964, also known as Freedom Summer, women defied their husbands and banded together to tackle one of the most racially segregated cities in the South—Jackson.
Jackson Free Press |
Maya Miller |
07-17-2014 |
Civil Liberties
Don’t Ask Me to Forgetnew
When I am asked why I often speak about my abuser and why I don't take his "feelings" into account, I cannot fathom any form of reaction and certainly no apology.
Jackson Free Press |
Funmi F. Franklin |
07-17-2014 |
The War on Women
Summer Blockbusters: Part Twonew
“Get on Up” will highlight the life of James Brown, from his childhood to his rise to fame.
Jackson Free Press |
Jordan Sudduth |
07-17-2014 |
Movies
Finding Mississippi in 'Parts Unknown'new
Recently, Anthony Bourdain, host of "Parts Unknown" on CNN, traveled to the Mississippi Delta to learn about the state's history through food and conversation with local residents.
Jackson Free Press |
Mike McDonald |
07-17-2014 |
Travel
