Mississippi reveals its full history for America’s anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

JACKSON, Miss. — The glass panels of the Lynching Victims Monolith are simple, etched with the names of more than 600 victims of documented racial killings in Mississippi, along with the attackers’ motives. One man, Malcolm Wright, was beaten to death in front of his family in 1949. His offense? “Hogging the road.” Further research … Read more

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leans into AI skepticism, seeking a contrast with Vance

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t sold on the massive expansion of AI. And that belief might be his way back to national political relevance. The Republican governor is appealing to a growing number of people who have concerns that AI’s rapid build-up, fueled in part by taxpayer dollars, could displace jobs, increase energy costs and … Read more