AltWeeklies Wire
House of Strainnew
The Grudge tries in vain to combine American and Japanese horror genre sensibilities, with clunky, derivative, disappointing results.
Jackson Free Press |
Paul Dearing |
10-29-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Takashi Shimizu, The Grudge
Comb Yo' Head, Wear a Weave, Iron Yo' Clothesnew
Satirist and filmmaker Ken Stiggers reminds fellow African Americans why they need to turn out to vote Tuesday—in a way that only he, and Grandma Pookie, can.
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
10-29-2004 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Zen and the Art of Optimismnew
Donna Ladd explains why Election 2004 scares her so—and how she is finding optimism, and a bit of zen, in the political changes in her own front yard in Jackson, Miss.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-29-2004 |
Commentary
For the Rest of Your Lifenew
If you are under 30, there’s a very good chance that justices appointed by Bush or Kerry between 2004 and 2008 will still be deciding cases as you hit your 50s. This may be the single most important issue voters face on Election Day.
Jackson Free Press |
Mark Wiggs |
10-29-2004 |
Commentary
Questions of Faithnew
The race between Rep. Bennie Thompson and challenger Clinton B. LeSueur, both African Americans, to represent Mississippi's only black district is centering around questions of faith and the government's role in legislating religion.
Jackson Free Press |
Ayana Taylor |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
The Alternative Guide to Mississippi and U.S. Politicsnew
The 2004 JFP Politics Blog includes biographies of candidates for the presidency, House of Representatives, Mississippi Supreme Court and other offices, along with a discussion of major issues like gay marriage and health care.
Jackson Free Press |
Ayana Taylor |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Kerry for President; Thompson for Congressnew
As Bush's lead shrinks in Mississippi, the Jackson Free Press chooses the "reality-based" choice for president. It also calls for the reelection of Bennie Thompson, Mississippi's most progressive, and only African American, congressman and recommends voting no on the state's anti-gay marriage amendment.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-27-2004 |
Commentary
I Want a Reality-Based Presidentnew
The U.S. needs a president who takes responsibility for his actions and runs the country based on reality, not blind ideology.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
10-20-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: endorsement
It's Hard Being Greennew
George W. Bush’s War on Nature kicked off early in his presidential career, and he is accused of hundreds of environmental infringements. John Kerry is the polar opposite. When it comes to tree-hugging, he hasn't been a flip-flopper.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-15-2004 |
Commentary
Playing the Draft Cardnew
Young people fear a call up. Should they? Brett Potter analyzes the likelihood of a draft.
Jackson Free Press |
Brett Potter |
10-14-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
I Think Smitten, I Think Smitenew
Post-divorce dating can be hard; Braden takes readers through a few of her own funny experiences.
Jackson Free Press |
Emily Braden |
10-07-2004 |
Commentary
Jill Conner Browne Tells Allnew
Hanson interviews New York Times best-selling Author Jill Conner Browne on everything from writing and racism to marriage (gay and straight, that is).
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
10-07-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The 30-Year-Old Warnew
The two major presidential candidates are equally evil, says writer Lawrence Silver. Why not let a libertarian step in?
Jackson Free Press |
Lawrence Silver |
10-07-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: Libertarian
To Live and Die in Dixienew
A white supremacist's plan to have a booth at the Mississippi State Fair celebrating the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers has stirred the collective conscience of whites in Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-02-2004 |
Commentary
White Noisenew
The only thing as ill-conceived as the 22-year-old author's arguments is his logic. Trouble is, somewhere along the line Ben Ferguson bought into his own hype, and started believing he was qualified to crown himself the voice of young America.
Jackson Free Press |
Robert Williamson |
10-02-2004 |
Nonfiction
