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‘Mississippi Rising' Concert Diversity Challenged
DeLay Troubles, Bush Cronyism Have Ties in Mississippi
A Colorless WorldI'm still steamed about Bill Bennett's idiotic comment, and his continuing failure to offer a credible apology for it. Yes, his political career is over; yes, his status as a public intellectual (if he ever had any) is questionable; but …
No More Personal Agendas or ‘Blame Game'!
Violent Crime Continues 30-Year LowThis story didn't get much attention when it broke a couple of weeks ago, so it's worth revisiting.
Southerners, White Evangelicals, GOP Women Turning on Bush
John Haught Dismantles Neo-CreationismThe Dover Area School District monkey trial just got a whole lot more interesting with the testimony of Georgetown University theologian John Haught.
Clarion-Ledger Forums Allow Extremely Racist Images
‘Miller Gives Up Last Shred of Journalistic Pretense'
How Can Americans Become More Proactive?
Aborting Bill Bennett, Bashing Evacuees and Taking Responsibility
Rather-Gate Book Turns Up Missing From Amazon
Dale Danks Working For, and Against, the City
Thank You, Captain ObviousIn an op/ed piece in the CL Mr. Mitchell asks "Who are the poor?"
The 10 Most Active Jackson Free Press Threads, EverHappy birthday, Todd! Thanks to you and Donna for getting this paper running. You have affected the culture of Jackson in more ways than anyone can know, I think.