opinion
The Fight for the Ballot Never Ended
On the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Rep. Kabir Karriem examines the legacy of the landmark law and argues that protecting voting rights remains one of America’s most important responsibilities.
Mississippi’s Children Deserve Better Than Rushed Reform
Rep. Kabir Karriem shares why he voted against Mississippi’s Youth Court Reform Act of 2026, arguing that meaningful juvenile justice reform requires transparency, bipartisan collaboration and greater investment in prevention, rehabilitation and local communities.
Opinion
With permission from author Nay Davis, this opinion explores the contrasting community responses to the deaths of Nolan Xavier Wells and Aubreigh Wyatt in Ocean Springs, challenging readers to consider whether all grieving families receive the same compassion, support, and calls for accountability.
More Than a Typo
More Than a Typo: When Customer Service Becomes a Matter of Dignity
A misspelled cashier’s check wasn’t the real issue. In this personal column, Katina Rankin reflects on disability, customer service, and why dignity should never depend on ‘who’ is standing at the counter.