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Shirley L Smith

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Your Voice Matters is a news podcast intended to inform, educate and empower people; and raise people's consciousness about critical societal ills that are often underreported or overlooked by the mainstream media. I hope this program will serve as a catalyst to broaden people’s perspectives and further their understanding of the human condition. I am a seasoned journalist, who has covered issues ranging from crime to health care, municipal government, natural disasters, and a myriad of social and criminal justice issues. To view more samples of my work, please visit my blog at shirleysmithblog.wordpress.com. You may send me a message via Twitter at @shirleysmithVI.

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August 19, 2021 While more people are getting vaccinated in Mississippi, the state still has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the nation, and health officials say the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have reached an all-time high. All of this is putting a strain on a severely understaffed health care system and health care providers, some of whom have resigned due to burnout. The state's school system is also under stress, as rising COVID cases among students, teachers and staff have forced many schools to return to virtual learning. Jim Craig, senior deputy and director of health protection for the Mississippi State Department of Health, announced Wednesday that the state has issued an order that would allow certified paramedics and advanced emergency medical technicians to help care for patients in the hospital when they are not on duty. The state has also turned to the federal government and Samaritan's Purse for help. To view more of Shirley L. Smith's work, visit her blog at https://shirleysmithblog.wordpress.com/.
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July 20, 2021 Mississippi health officials expressed their frustration Tuesday with the growing number of COVID-19 infections, which they say are due to the more contagious Delta variant and the state's low vaccination rate. "There are 13... more
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The U.S. Supreme Court issued a contentious decision Thursday in the case of Jones v. Mississippi that is a devastating blow to juvenile offenders across the country, who have been sentenced to die in prison but were hoping for a chance... more
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Part I – Poverty in America The United States has long been hailed as the land of opportunity, a place where people can make their dreams come true. However, statistics show that 40 million Americans are living in poverty, and in... more
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Part II - Poverty in America For decades America has portrayed itself as a beacon for human rights, but U.S. public policies criminalize the poor and keep them trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty, homelessness and crime, said Philip... more
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The United Health Foundation's 2018 Health of Women and Children Report indicates that the United States has made progress in several key areas that contribute to premature deaths and poor health outcomes for women and... more
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Congress finally passed a two-year budget on Friday to avert another extended government shutdown. The budget includes almost $90 billion in additional disaster relief funding for communities in the United States that were affected by... more
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Thanks to help from the federal government, the U.S. Virgin Islands is slowly bouncing back after being devastated by two Category 5 hurricanes, but many residents are still waiting for insurance settlements to rebuild their homes. About... more
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