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Media and Voters: Don't Accept Liesnew
Something that ought not be remarkable, but is, happened over the last week: Media started calling out politicians for blatant lies.
Jackson Free Press |
Editorial Board |
09-07-2012 |
Commentary
Getting Political on the Webnew
With the RNC's convention just over and the DNC's rolling on as we go to press, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at where the campaigns are with their technology and offer up the websites and apps (in addition to jfp.ms, naturally) that you'll need to track this crazy election to its conclusion in November.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
09-07-2012 |
Tech
Voter Rights Wins and Setbacksnew
Three judges, the U.S. Department of Justice and a federal court struck down voter laws in Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Ohio in the last month.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-07-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Voting Rights, Voter Suppression
Water: Refreshingly Healthynew
Agua. Wasser. Eau. Voda. Maji. Regardless of what you call it, water serves the same function. Water is a necessary element; regardless of race, gender or age, we all need it.
Jackson Free Press |
ShaWanda Jacome |
09-02-2012 |
Health
Food Deserts: Oases of Pollution?new
News reports of late have attempted to debunk the existence of "food deserts"—areas of the country where there is no easy availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
09-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
The Pinterest Problemnew
Because I wanted to let my bridesmaids choose their own dresses, Pinterest was a great way to share options and get feedback from my friends.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
09-02-2012 |
Tech
The Saints: A Previewnew
Running back Pierre Thomas, along with the rest of the Saints, hopes to take the Saints to a history-making Super Bowl in the Superdome this season.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
08-31-2012 |
Sports
Where Voter ID Stands in Mississippinew
After years of unsuccessfully trying to get the Mississippi Legislature to pass a voter ID law, last November, state conservatives put the issue of voter ID to the state's voters.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-31-2012 |
Policy Issues
Road Trippin'new
"Hit and Run," featuring fast cars and cool dudes, exudes so much fun from its main characters that the audience can't help but enjoy it.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
08-31-2012 |
Reviews
Flipping the 'Race Card'new
I almost spewed coffee all over my screen. I had just opened a "Haley Barbour" news alert and read that our esteemed former governor had accused Democrats of playing the "race card."
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-31-2012 |
Race & Class
Tags: Racism in Mississippi
The New Immigration Fightnew
Maria Mazy, 19, is a naturalized US citizen who fears a Mississippi crackdown on immigration would destroy the peace and tranquility that she loves about America.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
08-31-2012 |
Immigration
Making Good Decisionsnew
I inform my patients of the importance of eating healthy and exercising, but few patients take my advice on the first visit. The most common excuse is that they don't have time.
Jackson Free Press |
Dr. Timothy Quinn |
08-17-2012 |
Health
Laura and the Fly Trapnew
One thing that everyone can agree on is that we all have made our fair share of regrettable decisions based on our emotions. Show me one person who hasn't, and I will show you 10 people who have undeniably made a ton.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
08-17-2012 |
Health
The Dark Sidenew
We were sitting around a picnic table at Stanley's Campgrounds outside of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., drinking beer and George Dickel, playing poker and telling tales when Richard walked over from a neighboring trailer.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
08-17-2012 |
Music
The 'Dirty' Southnew
Mississippi's power plants make it one of the nation's dirtiest states for air pollution.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
08-17-2012 |
Environment
