Over one in three Mississippi children grow up below the federal poverty line. More than 75 percent of those kids live in homes with a single mother.
To give children opportunity, help single working moms Read Post »
While Mississippi’s poverty rate has declined drastically in absolute terms, the state hasn’t kept pace with its neighbors.
Panola and Covington counties can each make a case to be Mississippi’s “NFL Capital.”
Which part of Mississippi produces the most NFL players? This map will show you Read Post »
The 2013 edition of America’ s Health Rankings came out yesterday. Once again, Mississippi finished 50th. At least you can’t fault our consistency.
Every state got its annual health checkup yesterday. How did Mississippi do? Read Post »
Mississippi’s “Opportunity Index” has improved in the past two years but still ranks near the bottom nationally.
Looking for opportunity in Mississippi? Check out this map Read Post »
More than 40 percent of students in Mississippi are not ready for kindergarten, according to the results of a survey released by Mississippi KIDS COUNT.
Survey: Mississippi kids unprepared for kindergarten Read Post »
The South is the country’s fastest-growing region. Why are people leaving Mississippi?
This one map illustrates Mississippi’s greatest challenge Read Post »
Yes, but only through the kindness of strangers. Thanks, federalism!
Can Mississippians afford the Affordable Care Act? Read Post »
African Americans account for 61 percent of Mississippi’s prisoners, but only 37 percent of its population. Mississippi should join a national movement to reexamine the racial impact of its sentencing laws.
Despite attracting large employers such as Nissan and Toyota, Mississippi has not added a single net job since 1998. Here’s a look at the facts.
Inside Mississippi’s 15 years of employment stagnation Read Post »
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