'Religious Freedom,' My FootReligious freedom is an oxymoron, particularly in Mississippi. Freedom only applies to those who are deemed worthy to have rights—the white, rich, male conservatives. Freedom, religious or otherwise, has no place in this state, as it stands to date.
HB 1523: Half ‘Redundant,’ Half ‘Unconstitutional’The controversial House Bill 1523, with its long list of protections for people who discriminate against LGBT people and others, will become law in July unless one of two things happen: lawmakers repeal it, or courts strike it down.
As a Gay Man from Mississippi, I #StandWithMSLGBTAs I enter my 30th year on this earth, I must come to terms with my negligence to the LBGT family I love so dearly. I am leaving that shadow to voice my opposition to the actions of Mississippi Governor …
Poll: Majority in State Support Medicaid Expansion, But the Legislature Doesn'tDespite the Mississippi Legislature's inaction with Medicaid expansion this session, a new poll shows that more than 50 percent of Mississippians support expanding Medicaid, which could provide health-care coverage to an additional 280,000 Mississippians, as well as provide tax credits …
HB 1523's Religious Refusals Could Discriminate Against Public, Private StudentsAlthough the Mississippi governor and legislators who support HB 1523, the "Freedom of Conscience of Religion Act," say it will not contribute to discrimination against the LGBTQ community, many legal professionals and policy experts remain skeptical.
Mayor Yarber, Please Lead on TransparencyWe are pleased to report that we are seeing some, at least marginal, improvements in the way the City of Jackson is handling access to information.
Mississippi Godd*mnWhen it comes to the erosion of the rights of LGBT people in places like Mississippi, we can't afford to be patient.
Parental Rights, Representation Get a Capitol SpotlightHouse Bill 772 addresses parental representation and clarifies which state offices are responsible for providing counsel to parents in danger of losing their rights.