The Confederate Problem
I've said it before, and I will say it again and again, as many times as I have to: The Confederate symbol represents bigotry, racism and hatred. This is not …
National
Poor is a Choice? Think Again.
Gov. William Winter was correct when he said: "The only road out of poverty runs past the schoolhouse door." This still rings true today; it is no secret that the …
Civil Rights
Loving in the Face of Hate
In a recent exchange on social media, a white woman criticized me. I'm assuming she tagged me as a racist because I stated that it is impossible for black people …
Civil Rights
Only One ‘Side’ in Fight Against White Supremacy
No quest for justice, equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all will "replace" people of any race or ethnicity, although some statues may well end up in …
City & County
Welcome to (All of) Jackson
With this being the start of a new school year, a lot of newcomers will be arriving in Jackson, some of whom already have an unfair notion of what they …
Politics
Sen. McDaniel’s Loyalties
It appears that Mississippi Sen. Chris McDaniel has decided to endorse the view that those deserving of support and by implication, rights, are only "white christian males."
Editorial
We Must Treat All Addiction, Addicts the Same
If addiction truly is an illness, like so many lawmakers are now saying, it is time to take a look at how we're treating potential addicts serving decades-long sentences behind …
National
Congress, Preserve the Special Rule for Model Aircraft
These days, drones are everywhere—in the news, on television and in the skies above Mississippi. This summer, especially, many people will be flying recreational unmanned aircraft, often referred to as …
Crime
Let’s Talk About Violence, Then Take Action
It's a problem when all cops are stereotyped, but it's also wrong that more law enforcement won't speak out publicly like that about bad cops and, too often, will defend …
Business
Nissan: At the Union Crossroads
Poor ol' Mississippi, so poor it can't even keep its roads paved and bridges repaired, has thus far spent $1.3 billion on taxpayer subsidies to keep Nissan in Canton. Nissan …
Editorial
Cheers to Bipartisan Common Sense
Both in Congress and on a state level, bipartisanship is critical to ensure that all Americans and Mississippians have access to affordable health care regardless of their ZIP code, income, …
Crime
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Don't Be Too Nice'
At a New York event last week meant to bring awareness to MS-13 gang activities and his administration's efforts to eliminate criminal cartels, President Donald Trump encouraged officers to not …
Bodysoul
PETA: Lumumba Setting Positive Example
In response to "Dear Pam: Stay in Your Lane" by Laurie Bertram Roberts, I think that by accepting Pamela Anderson's invitation to eat vegan meals, Mayor Lumumba is setting a …
Education
Editorial Awards Encouraging for Our 15th Anniversary
Real solutions to violent crime start with understanding how we got to where we are—what's systemic about the problem—and what the best practices are for interrupting violence and setting young …
City & County
Dear Pam: Stay in Your Lane
If a so-called activist organization doesn't have the analysis to look at how their suggestions play out for people across income, race, disability and regional lines, then I suggest they …
Crime
Learning from Henley-Young’s Progress
Years after litigation and cutting way down on the number of kids behind bars, Jackson faces an interesting crossroads: Our juvenile-justice center might be the leader for rehabilitative treatment for …
Fly
Being Brave
We are scared of something, and one day we realize that if we want it enough, we will be brave and endure the pain for it. And then something even …
Editor's Note
Grow Roots, Wings Where You’re Planted
Once upon a time, I was one of the young people who wanted to get out of this place. In early high school, I imagined that after college, I would …
Business
Tilling Dreams into Reality
The value of creating something worthwhile from start to finish seems to have lost its steam. People want to go from idea to being rich, skipping the work in the …
City & County
Patching Potholes: A Metaphor for Jackson
Running a city for a four-year (or sometimes shorter) term is an admittedly daunting task, with the transfer of political strategies, staff and power.
