by John Meredith
November 12, 2008
Let me start this post by explaining who and what I am. I am the oldest son of civil rights advocate James Meredith who integrated the University of Mississippi back in 1962 and graduated from that flagship institution in 1963.…
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[Editor’s Note] Now We Begin Again
by Donna Ladd
November 5, 2008
Like many Americans, the lead-up to the 2008 election was not the healthiest time period for me. It was an anxiety-filled time; at one point, I even woke up in the middle of the night thinking about something awful Sarah…
November 5, 2008
Like many Americans, the lead-up to the 2008 election was not the healthiest time period for me. It was an anxiety-filled time; at one point, I even woke up in the middle of the night thinking about something awful Sarah…
[Mott] Nearing Nirvana
by Ronni Mott
November 5, 2008
I’ve always been fascinated with how my brain works. Sometimes, it’s downright confounding. Take dieting, for example. I know exactly what I should be eating (and not eating), but I can talk myself out of doing what’s good for me…
November 5, 2008
I’ve always been fascinated with how my brain works. Sometimes, it’s downright confounding. Take dieting, for example. I know exactly what I should be eating (and not eating), but I can talk myself out of doing what’s good for me…
Mississippi Needs ‘Early Voting’
November 5, 2008
If there is anything that this historic election proved to Mississippians, it is that the state needs to prioritize ways to ensure that all voters are accommodated fairly and efficiently.
If there is anything that this historic election proved to Mississippians, it is that the state needs to prioritize ways to ensure that all voters are accommodated fairly and efficiently.
[Sue Doh Nem] Presidential Boxing Match
by Sue Doh Nem
November 5, 2008
Miss Doodle Mae: “Welcome to Clubb Chicken Wing’s Post-Election Gathering, sponsored by Jojo’s Discount Dollar Store, Bubba Robinski’s Soy Protein Sausage Biscuits, Aunt Tee Tee Hustle’s Technical Institute, Brotha Hustle’s Mobile Bill Payment Center and the McBride Family Collective…
November 5, 2008
Miss Doodle Mae: “Welcome to Clubb Chicken Wing’s Post-Election Gathering, sponsored by Jojo’s Discount Dollar Store, Bubba Robinski’s Soy Protein Sausage Biscuits, Aunt Tee Tee Hustle’s Technical Institute, Brotha Hustle’s Mobile Bill Payment Center and the McBride Family Collective…
[Kamikaze] What Now?
by Kamikaze
November 5, 2008
This election brought the best ... and worst this country has to offer.
November 5, 2008
This election brought the best ... and worst this country has to offer.
[Editor’s Note] Come Together
by Maggie Burks
October 29, 2008
After a much-needed Waffle House run last Sunday, my fiancé and I hopped into the car and headed home. Like most times we’re in the car, he soon turned the radio dial to our favorite news station, and turned up…
October 29, 2008
After a much-needed Waffle House run last Sunday, my fiancé and I hopped into the car and headed home. Like most times we’re in the car, he soon turned the radio dial to our favorite news station, and turned up…
[Editorial] Don’t Be Intimidated: Vote Tuesday
October 29, 2008
Let’s be clear: Someone may try to intimidate you out of voting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, but you must not be stopped. No matter what games you face at the precinct, do not leave the polls without casting at least a “provisional” ballot. Memorize…
Let’s be clear: Someone may try to intimidate you out of voting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, but you must not be stopped. No matter what games you face at the precinct, do not leave the polls without casting at least a “provisional” ballot. Memorize…
[Sue Doh Nem] Voting Time
Sue Doh Nem
October 29, 2008
Boneqweesha Jones: “Live from the Ghetto News Network studios, it’s the Situation Room. The GNN team is on the scene like a record machine covering the early vote drive at Clubb Chicken Wing’s Multi-Purpose Complex. Taaqweema Jenkins, Hair-Did University graduate…
October 29, 2008
Boneqweesha Jones: “Live from the Ghetto News Network studios, it’s the Situation Room. The GNN team is on the scene like a record machine covering the early vote drive at Clubb Chicken Wing’s Multi-Purpose Complex. Taaqweema Jenkins, Hair-Did University graduate…
[Letters] Vol. 7, No. 5
October 29, 2008
How Much is Enough?
What is going to help people survive the crisis we are in is prayer and good common sense. I’ve had to live on the money I had and not use a lot of credit. The financial institutions need to…
How Much is Enough?
What is going to help people survive the crisis we are in is prayer and good common sense. I’ve had to live on the money I had and not use a lot of credit. The financial institutions need to…
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Nov 20, 2008[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Walt: Senator Ted "Lil Man" Stevens conceded defeat today. Upon leaving he said to his republican colleagues, " I didn't get all…
Nov 20, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Walt: Obama called me too asking if I wanted any position or hook-up for helping out on his campaign. I told him…
Nov 20, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Whitley: I feel you on Lieberman, but I like the Powell Doctrine of overwhelming force. It will be best to have as…
Nov 20, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Tom Head: Re Lieberman: Speaking at the RNC was bad form, but I'd rather have Joe Lieberman in the Democratic caucus than…
Nov 20, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Tom Head: Eek. As you can probably tell, I haven't actually read/heard the Al-Qaeda remarks yet. :P
Nov 19, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Whitley: I was merely being facetious with the Malcolm X comment. It was a spoof of the Al Qaeda claim that stated…
Nov 19, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Tom Head: Would also add that black liberation has NEVER been one of Al Qaeda's priorities. They're a multiracial group, but they…
Nov 19, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Tom Head: Not sure I understand this post. Malcolm X would have hated Al Qaeda and Al Qaeda would have hated Malcolm…
Nov 19, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Whitley: Jeff, it seems that one of Al Qaeda's complaints is that Obama is not Malcolm X and he is not the…
Nov 19, 2008
[Wilson] What We Conservatives Learned
Walt: This is great Daniel. I said earlier the intelligent people are bolting from the GOP faster than a burglar about to…