When we think of a catalyst, we often envision a chemical reaction—a substance that accelerates change. However, the concept remains just as powerful in the context of social justice, which is why we chose ‘Catalyst for Change’ as our theme for 2024. This theme, like...
“The history of this country, especially the South, has a long-standing history of neglect, inequality, and inequities that are traumatically illustrated. This disregard has been more pronounced when it comes to communities of color. As I have grown older, I have become more convinced that...
A Message from Stephanie Davidson, Health Law Project Associate In July 2023 when Mississippi began terminations from the Medicaid continuous eligibility requirement, 456,314 children were enrolled in Medicaid accounting for nearly half of the total number of beneficiaries. As of January 2024, Medicaid enrollment for children...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law In Mississippi, the lives of those living with HIV are significantly, and negatively impacted by laws that criminalize actions taken by people living with HIV, simply because they have HIV. Unfortunately, Mississippi is not alone in having...
A Message from Vangela M. Wade, President and CEO at the Mississippi Center for Justice Under the leadership of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division declared an investigation into the Lexington Police Department and the City of...
A Message from Alecia Reed-Owens, Deputy Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice The Deep South has long been grappling with the HIV epidemic. While significant strides have been made in HIV prevention and treatment nationwide, the legal landscape regarding HIV varies considerably from...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice In the fight against HIV/AIDS, incredible progress has been made over the past few decades, but not all states have kept pace with evolving medical and societal understanding. Mississippi, unfortunately, remains one...
MCJ Applauds Fifth Circuit Court Decision to Overturn Lifetime Voter Disenfranchisement A Message from Vangela M. Wade, President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice. Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for people convicted of certain felonies has finally been struck down. The U.S. Court of Appeals...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice As Mississippi begins checking Medicaid eligibility for the first time in three years, the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) is concerned about initial reports on the process. During this “unwinding” process, we...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice It’s time to prevent more Mississippi women from dying before, during, and after pregnancy. Too many of our friends, colleagues, and neighbors can share stories of loved ones who died from complications...