Reaganite Says Aborting Black Babies Would Reduce Crime
Here's your stupid Republican quotation for the day, coming from Reagan's secretary of education:
Tom Delay Indicted, Steps Down
The Austin American-Statesman is reporting:
Bohemian or Philistine: Which One Are You?
Ignore that last statement! :-P
I know I have a more bohemian personality, but I don't fit into the stereotypes of drug use and hygiene problems.
Casino Near Farish Street?
A card-carrying Republican on a local blog that shall remain unnamed had what I think is a pretty clever idea: Why not campaign to end restrictions on casino locales? They generate great business for other southern cities. And to take the idea a step further: A casino near the proposed Farish Street Entertainment District would bring actual traffic to the businesses there, guaranteeing their viability. (Of course, the businesses themselves may generate traffic--but a casino would guarantee traffic in a way that other entertainment venues seldom can.)
The Psychology of Looting
Very good article. The reasons for looting are looked at from just about every angle.
Study: Race Disparity During Traffic Stops
The Bureau of Justice Statistics did not want this study published.
Blogs
- Blues Marathon Traffic Advisories for Jan. 9
- JFP Wins 'Best in Division' in 66th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards
- JPS: Schools' Water 'Below Regulatory Limit for Lead,' Except for a Water Fountain
- Big Day: Flag Rally, Mississippi Primaries and Campaign Parties
- UPDATE: Boil Water Alert Lifted for Small Area of North Jackson
- Jackson State University Revises Spring 2016 Academic Calendar, Moves Commencement Dates Forward
- Chef Jesse Houston Is a James Beard Award Semifinalist
- Renamed Hal's St. Paddy's Parade to Honor Hal White, Benefit Batson Children's Hospital
- Jackson Pothole Report: Oct 20, 2015
- City to Estimate Water Bills During Verification Period