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Opinion: Attack on Dem’s reflects poorly on administration

On Wednesday morning, law enforcement and the Secret Service intercepted several suspicious packages intended for some high-ranking current and former Democratic officials. Former President Barack Obama, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), former Attorney

October 25, 2018

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Opinion: The intersection of perspective and nuance

The way a person perceives things matters because people hold values, beliefs and experiences, but one must not be too static in life and should strive to improve perceptions of the world

October 24, 2018

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Opinion: The silent crisis

The United States is currently $21 trillion in debt and counting, making it the country with the most debt in the world. The only other body that comes remotely close to the

October 22, 2018

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Opinion: Beyond Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination

“I get along great with all of (the Saudis). They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much!” Donald

October 19, 2018

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Opinion: The tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi

Two weeks ago, Saudi Arabian author and journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, entered the country’s consulate in Istanbul never to be heard from again. His disappearance immediately launched international concern, as well as confusion,

October 18, 2018

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Opinion: Response: Reparations have no place in American society

Re: “A letter calling for reparative justice” (Oct. 9) The Daily Mississippian recently published a letter to the editor calling for “reparative justice” in response to the social media statements released by

October 17, 2018

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Opinion: Response: “Protection against tyranny of the majority”

Re: “A government of the 16 percent” (Oct. 5) Jacob Gambrell wrote a piece arguing that the U.S. Senate is undemocratic and advocating for the reform of the Constitution itself to make

October 17, 2018

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Opinion: LGBT History Month is a time to reflect and act

October is heralded for bringing us Halloween and cooler weather. It is also important for another, lesser known reason: LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ History Month was first held in October 1994 after

October 16, 2018

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Opinion: Take no prisoners in the trade war with China

On Oct. 7, the People’s Bank of China announced it would slash its previously established reserve ratios required for its financial institutions by an astonishing 1 percent, in an effort to inject

October 15, 2018

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Opinion: Oxford political power rankings: who really runs Ole Miss

When one thinks about who has the most influence, we often think of the economic top. The wealthy alumni are able to shape the conversation and influence how the administration responds to

October 11, 2018

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