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Digging up the Rootsnew

When discussing the very difficult issue of violence, we find there are two types of people: those who don't care why criminals resort to violence, and those who get that preventing it can only come from attacking it at the roots. That is, we stop crime before it happens by trying to understand and fix why a young person takes that turn in the first place.
Jackson Free Press  |  Donna Ladd  |  12-19-2013  |  Advice

Build an Army for Kids, Not Against Themnew

Many Mississippians are familiar with people who were raised on the slavery-spawned myth that people of color are more violent, which served as a primary justification to keep segregation and even lynching in place; nearly always, an alleged crime was the rationale.
Jackson Free Press  |  Donna Ladd  |  12-19-2013  |  Commentary

The Buddy Systemnew

Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
Jackson Free Press  |  Micah Smith  |  12-16-2013  |  Music

Killing Quardious Thomas: A Castle Doctrine Case Studynew

Mississippi's Castle Doctrine spells out a range of circumstances in which homicide may be justified.
Jackson Free Press  |  R.L. Nave  |  12-13-2013  |  Crime & Justice

'Dallas Buyer's Club''s Emotional Rodeonew

Jared Leto (left) and Matthew McConaughey deliver Oscar-worthy performances as people living with AIDS in the ’80s in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  12-13-2013  |  Movies

Remembering Nelson Mandelanew

By reading Mandela's story, I saw what the best of humanity looked like. I saw that no matter how much oppression and humiliation one group may inflict upon another, the human spirit is oak-tree strong, and we can rise above it.
Jackson Free Press  |  jehrod rose-alain  |  12-13-2013  |  International

Kwanzaa, Explainednew

Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  12-12-2013  |  Culture

Roll On, Johnnew

John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.
Jackson Free Press  |  Tommy Burton  |  12-06-2013  |  Music

'The Book Thief': Powerful Storiesnew

"The Book Thief" anchors itself in the reality of war, where true courage can mean ordinary people who keep promises to old friends.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  12-05-2013  |  Movies

The Vibe of Flow Tribenew

Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Jackson Free Press  |  Alexis Moody  |  12-05-2013  |  Music

Where No Kerbal Has Gone Beforenew

“Kerbal Space Program” combines careful engineering with the simple pleasure of exploding little green men.
Jackson Free Press  |  Nick Judin  |  12-05-2013  |  Video Games

Baking Club Rulesnew

Baking chocolate chip cookies is easy if you understand the rules.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  12-05-2013  |  Food+Drink

Stairway Back to Heavennew

Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Jackson Free Press  |  Tommy Burton  |  12-05-2013  |  Music

Fun Runnew

Each marathon has its own spirit, from Boston's grueling heartbreak hill to the quirky costumes in New York City to the sunny California attitude in San Francisco.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kathleen M. Mitchell  |  12-05-2013  |  Health

The Immorality of Incarcerationnew

An estimated 65 million people in this country have a criminal record, more than one out of every four adult Americans. One out of every three black males now in their early teens will end up in jail, according to the Justice Department. For Latino males, it's one of out of every five.
Jackson Free Press  |  Joe Atkins  |  12-05-2013  |  Crime & Justice

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