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Overcoming Ableism

Jackson Free Press | January 2, 2014

When my twins were diagnosed with autism at age 2, I did what most parents do: I learned how to advocate for my kids.

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Teen Pregnancy, Misunderstoodnew

The real things that cause teens to get pregnant are the exact problems he doesn't want to address— poverty, underfunded education and lack of access to quality, nonjudgmental health care.

Jackson Free Press | Laurie Bertram Roberts | 05-16-2014 | Children & Families

Save People, Not Just Boobiesnew

Every October, almost every company in the country suddenly—and suspiciously—cares about the health of womenfolk and wants to stop breast cancer.

Jackson Free Press | Laurie Bertram Roberts | 10-17-2013 | Health

The Swimsuit Bodynew

I challenge myself to question the judgments I make about people, including what makes people attractive, and why I think someone should or shouldn't wear something.

Jackson Free Press | Laurie Bertram Roberts | 07-26-2013 | The War on Women

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This ‘Mississippi’ or That One?new

Education, health, you name it. People will shrug and say, "This is Mississippi," expecting it to be the last in everything good and first at all things bad.

Jackson Free Press | Brian Gordon | 08-07-2015 | Culture

Swim Safelynew

As we swim in the hot Mississippi summer, it’s important to remember safety.

Jackson Free Press | Timothy Quinn | 07-31-2015 | Advice

What Is Courageous?new

Last week saw much debate over what is courageous or heroic in terms of who deserves an award. The argument started when ESPN announced that Caitlyn Jenner would receive this year's Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards later this summer.

Jackson Free Press | Bryan Flynn | 06-11-2015 | Culture

Mississippi State’s Biggest Gamenew

Mississippi State hasn't lost since last season's unnerving tangle with the Crimson Tide, and when the two teams mix it up again this Saturday, it will mark 364 days since MSU has last tasted defeat.

Jackson Free Press | Bryan Flynn | 11-14-2014 | Sports

Mississippi: Clawing to the Topnew

When Mississippians start doing this together thing, we quickly find that the culture around us starts changing. We suddenly believe we've got this, we can solve problems, we're as good as anyone else and, by damn, we can even win stuff—hearts and minds, respect, awards and maybe even a national championship or a Heisman.

Jackson Free Press | Donna Ladd | 11-10-2014 | Commentary

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