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Welcome to Empower Mississippi's Commentary page, where we provide in-depth analysis and thought-provoking perspectives on the key issues impacting our state. Stay informed with expert opinions, policy breakdowns, and the latest updates to understand the driving forces behind Mississippi's growth and challenges. Please note that the views expressed in guest columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Empower Mississippi.

If They Don’t See Leaders, How Will They Learn to Lead?

By Ashley Green | October 5, 2026

Written by Ashley Green How One Mississippi Mentor is Helping Young Men Learn to Lead When you first walk through the doors of Men United in Marks, Mississippi, it does not take long to realize this is not an ordinary mentoring program. The renovated building hums with conversation as young men from communities across the Delta […]

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Federal School Choice Tax Credit: How It Works in Mississippi

By Forest Thigpen | October 1, 2026

Written by Forest Thigpen Last year, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress created a new initiative designed to help more families afford the education that works best for their children. The Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to receive a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs), which then provide […]

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Public Safety Begins With the Certainty of Justice

By Dr. Kristin Vance Richards | September 29, 2026

Written by Dr. Kristin Vance Richards Every Mississippian deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and in the community. When a serious crime occurs, victims and their families deserve more than sympathy. They deserve answers, action, and confidence that the person responsible will be held accountable. Public debates about crime often begin with punishment. Serious […]

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