Opinion
Some people have a problem with Parkland students using their survival as a platform for change
The idea that specific groups in our society should keep their mouths shut for any reason other than…
Opinion
Cartoon: Protection Priorities
Jake Thrasher is an editorial cartoonist for Magnolia State Live.
Opinion
Why 40 days of positivity on social media isn’t as easy as it seems
How much good can one person’s effort do? I don’t know. But it can’t hurt.
Opinion
There’s power in words—especially when they’re used as weapons
The most painful lessons are usually the best learned.
Opinion
It’s time for our country to talk about mental illness and gun violence
Is it a gun problem? A mental illness problem? A violence problem? Yes.
Culture
The benefits of being single on Valentine’s Day
On this Valentine’s Day I want to reach out to those “S.A.D.” members out there who may be feeling a…
Opinion
Haters aren’t born—they’re built. Just like ‘snowflakes’
Don’t blame the college kids. The snowflakes among them weren’t born to feel privileged, entitled or in need…
Culture
When did ‘the ‘Sip’ become an acceptable nickname for Mississippi? (And why?)
What manner of foolishness reduces M, I, crooked letter-crooked letter, I, crooked letter-crooked letter, I, humpback-humpback, I —…
Opinion
How the states’ rights argument was used as a mask to hide the hideousness of white supremacy
States' rights were merely means to an end. As such, they were tactics subject to change.
Opinion
The main problem with Mississippi? We care more about adults than our children.
Before lawmakers pass the new MAEP formula, we hope they will take a moment to look around Mississippi.