Katie Dames, Author at The Daily Mississippian

Opinion: Anti-Asian American hate isn’t new. I know.

The 150% rise in hate crimes toward Asian Americans in 2020 ⁠— combined with hundreds of years of American anti-Asian sentiment, imperialism and bigoted presidents ⁠—came to a climax last week in

March 22, 2021

Opinion

Opinion: Students, vote in the municipal elections

What two things last around four years and have a major impact on an 18 to 22-year-old’s future? An undergraduate degree and the term of your local college town mayor and the

February 11, 2021

Opinion

Opinion: We all saw 2021 coming

We all saw this coming. We approached the New Year hoping the curse of 2020 would come to an end as we entered a politically stable, pandemic-free 2021. When I saw that

January 18, 2021

Opinion

Opinion: Your civic duty starts with voting. It doesn’t end there.

Powerless. That’s how I normally feel on a Monday morning, but with Election Day approaching quickly, I woke up especially lost. Hoping to follow my civic responsibilities, I requested my absentee ballot

November 3, 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Education has always been political. Let James Thomas keep his tenure.

Last Monday, Sept. 14, Mississippi state auditor Shad White recommended the firing of tenured UM sociology professor James Thomas, citing a law banning strikes. Thomas had participated in #ScholarStrike, a nationwide call

September 20, 2020

Opinion

Opinion: I had promising career opportunities for the summer. Then COVID-19 hit.

Two weeks ago, I felt overwhelming relief. As the country seemed to be descending into chaos, I found momentary hope for the future: I received two internship offers in Washington, D.C. After

April 6, 2020

Opinion

Opinion: If you don’t think you should run for ASB, you should

I never thought I would get involved in Associated Student Body (ASB). I am an out-of-state, non-Greek-affiliated, mixed-race woman, and I thought this would limit my chances of getting elected during my

March 1, 2020

Opinion

Democratic debates are no better than ‘The Bachelor’

An average-looking white man named Pete. A chaotic first stop in the Midwest. National headlines covering the race-related controversies of competitors. If you’ve tuned in to current political events, your mind is

February 23, 2020

Opinion

Opinion: In Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX rules, there is a little hope

When I packed for college, my parents made sure that I had pepper spray — just in case I faced any surprise threats while walking alone at night. Though my mix of

February 16, 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Old Row perpetuates rape culture on campus

I know some may consider this blasphemous, but I do not follow Old Row on Instagram. Though it seems like a harmless comedy account, it’s hard to deny that its content is

September 30, 2019

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