Jackson Free Press

Mississippians overwhelmingly said 'No' to personhood in 2011, but it may be back for the …

• March 13, 2013

New Personhood Amendment Filed

Backers of 2011's unsuccessful Personhood amendment are back with a retooled effort.

Women Still Under Assault

With Mississippi's only abortion facility facing permanent closure due to a law passed during the 2012 legislative session, other women's reproductive rights may be fairly safe during this year's session.

Democratic Response to the State of the State

Text of the Democratic response to the State of the State, as delivered by Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens.

The Contraception Wars

Most of you have surely heard by now that former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is blaming his resounding loss on "gifts" that President Obama offered young voters, African Americans and …

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A Jump to the Left? Mississippi: The 2012 Elections and Beyond

Among the many names folks have called Mississippi—from the Hospitality State to the Cradle of the Confederacy—“political trendsetter” probably doesn’t rank high on many lists.

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JFP Endorses Earle Banks, Brad Morris

The JFP endorses Rep. Earle Banks and Brad Morris.

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First Person

My vote from here on out goes to those who promise they will do everything in their power to allow my daughter to live in a humane society.

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

Banks Raises Personhood in Court Race

In its final push toward the Nov. 6 election, Rep. Earle Banks' campaign for a seat on the state's supreme court is deploying a different strategy in his race against …

Beware the GOP's (Un)Scientific Sexism

The majority of Mississippians who voted last fall to block the passage of the "personhood" initiative should be very nervous about the Nov. 6 election.

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Question o' the Week: Who is your local hero and why?

Mariah Carey said it best when she sang "Hero". Sometimes you have to stand up to do what's right, and in turn, you can inspire someone else.

Stinker Quote of the Week

A couple things stink about Ryan's answer about abortion in the vice presidential debate.

No Good Can Come of Immigration Suit

Whenever election season draws near, the shenanigans in which politicians will engage to score cheap points are seemingly boundless.

Martha Raddatz

Martha Raddatz set a new national standard last night.

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Fire and Brimstone

For a minute, we toyed with having debates back at Neshoba Central High School in the 1970s.

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Not Just a White Thing

We must take a stand for ourselves and our daughters.

Mississippi Women's Turn: Can They Break the Political Ceiling?

The political landscape might have shifted in Mississippi, but in 2012, women are still struggling with the same issues.

Raising An Army

This past Monday night, I sat in an auditorium at Millsaps College packed with students—mostly female, but many males as well—and watched the documentary "Half the Sky."

JFP's Biggest Stories

Over the years, the Jackson Free Press has dug in deep on a number of big stories and topics that produced major results for the city and state.