AltWeeklies Wire
Giving Up Prejudicesnew
Moving from Philadelphia, Pa., to Monroe, La., at a young age, I was ignorant about the racial barriers of the South.
Jackson Free Press |
Jonathan O'Keefe |
06-26-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: race relations
The Death of Birthnew
Species are becoming extinct faster than scientists can identify them. While death is a natural part of the cycle of life, extinction signals the death of birth.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-24-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: environment, animal issues
Entering Year Sevennew
The Iraq War's anniversary didn't spark riots, but it's worth remembering how we got here and who we've lost. At least.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Iraq, commentary
Project Dribblenew
The case for nuclear disarmament, taking another step away from the brink.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Message to Michael Steelenew
Dear Michael Steele: You blew it. You caved, crumbled, buckled, tucked tail and ate crow.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Let Them Eat Pillsnew
If you think bankers are corrupt, be sure you give doctors their due.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
03-06-2009 |
Commentary
My Choice to Head the RNC: Saul Anuzisnew
A Harley-riding, blue-collar, first-generation American currently chairs the Michigan Republican Party and is one of the best, most forward-thinking men I have had the pleasure of knowing in my years in politics.
Jackson Free Press |
Amile Wilson |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Suppressing Minority Votes -- Legallynew
The main ploys the GOP will use to damp down minority votes on Nov. 4 have drawn virtually no media attention. They include letter-writing challenges, residence and citizenship challenges of non-native born Latino voters, and reliance on a provision in the Help America Vote Act on provisional ballots. Worst of all, these tactics are all perfectly legal.
Jackson Free Press |
Earl Ofari Hutchinson |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
Beyond the Palinnew
Palin -- who has absolutely no substance to her platform other than beliefs that divide and suppress women -- doesn't deserve to hold the office of vice president. She doesn't deserve to benefit from the feminist movement she denigrates.
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
10-17-2008 |
Commentary
McCain's Economic Brainnew
The economy is fine, pronounced the economic doctor; people have just fallen into a mental recession.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Hightower |
07-24-2008 |
Commentary
Why Don't the People of D.C. Have a Voice in Congress?new
D.C. Vote's Eugene Dewitt Kinlow and Ilir Zherka traveled to Jackson June 2, to talk with Mississippi voters about the issue.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
06-12-2008 |
Politics
Are New Voters Changing Mississippi Politics?new
We take a post-primary look at the changing faces of Mississippi's voters. Could this be a sign of the end of the Southern Strategy?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
04-21-2008 |
Politics
Presidential Politics 101new
A word of warning: If you don't want to know who's going to win the presidential election, don't read further.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
03-28-2008 |
Commentary
Shame on You, Hillarynew
The weekend after the Texas debate, I saw Hillary Clinton on television losing her cool over Barack Obama's criticism of her health-care plan. I don't think that I will ever recover from the image of her looking a bit like a crazed televangelist, as she scolded, "Shame on you, Barack Obama!"
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
Get 'Em (Voting) While They're Youngnew
A lower voting age of 16 is both ethically responsible and a good bet for increasing the United States' embarrassing voter participation rate.
Jackson Free Press |
Ward Schaefer |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
