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June 29, 2015

HALL calls out politicos who duck flag question from ClarionLedger

Sam Hall: Flag issue defining our state leaders House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, caused a tempest this week when he announced support for changing the state flag. Since then, many a politician have spoken on the issue, many more have stayed noticeable quiet. Only few have shown the courage of their convictions as Gunn did.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 29, 2015

SALTER: State government options limited after same sex marriage ruling

Sid Salter: Marriage ruling faces procedural roadblock in MS In his ruling, Judge Reeves held that Mississippi’s same-sex marriage ban violated the 14th Amendment by failing to protect individual rights against the beliefs of the majority of voters. Given the politically-incendiary nature of the question and the fact that statewide courthouse-to-statehouse elections loom, it’s unlikely…