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US Politics

When National Guard Deployment Serves Democracy Versus Political Theater

The author recounts his experience as a National Guard member during the 1962 Ole Miss riots when federal force was necessary to enforce desegregation and protect James Meredith. It's chilling to see how today's administration deploys military power for political theater rather than genuine public safety needs.

US Politics

A Preventable Tragedy: The Kratom Debate in Mississippi and the Urgent Need for Principled Governance

Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for a ban on synthetic kratom products following the tragic deaths of two University of Mississippi students, highlighting a devastating failure to protect young lives from unregulated and dangerous substances. This heartbreaking loss is a clarion call for urgent, responsible governance to prevent such preventable tragedies and uphold the basic safety of our communities.