Mississippi legislator wants law to prevent monument vandals
A Mississippi lawmaker who said weeks ago that people should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments is now criticizing the vandalism of a historical marker about a lynching that galvanized the civil rights movement.
Rep’s silence after lynch remark strains relations
In 2015, a white Mississippi lawmaker went to the front of the state House chamber and apologized for saying in an interview that black people in his town were getting food stamps and what he called “welfare crazy checks.”
Black lawmakers condemn white colleague’s lynch remark
A white Mississippi lawmaker showed no expression late Monday as 11 black colleagues made impassioned speeches condemning his online remark that people should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments.
Black caucus: White rep should resign over lynch comment
Black lawmakers in Mississippi are demanding the resignation of a white colleague who said Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments.
Mississippi lawmaker apologizes for calling for lynching
A Mississippi lawmaker has apologized for saying Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments, only after his comment sparked broad condemnation in both states.
Local reps respond to colleague’s lynching post
Local legislators on both sides of the aisle are criticizing a colleague’s recent Facebook post about the removal of Confederate statues in New Orleans.