American history is, in part, defined by a struggle over rights — what they mean, who holds them and who decides when they can be exercised. In Mississippi, this struggle has taken an unusual form. The state constitution grants citizens the right to bring forth a constitutional amendment by initiative, commonly called a referendum. Currently, […]
The old saying ‘spring forward, fall back’ refers to the practice of daylight savings, where America rewinds her clocks on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. The phrase definitely serves as a reminder to adjust the time on cars, ovens and microwaves, but for many, it represents an unfortunate hassle: […]
It’s no secret that polarization in America has risen to new heights, and too often the news can paint an awfully dark picture. Online and off, we tend to cluster with people like us, and to our detriment, social platforms echo our own views. Either way, it is all too easy to drift into an […]
It is no secret that traffic in Oxford has worsened in recent years — getting much, much worse. Once upon a time, congestion was a hassle only on game days. Now, roads and parking lots seem perpetually packed. The city seems to believe roundabouts are the solution. While they certainly help keep traffic moving, perhaps […]
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