July 13, 2009 -
As Facing South has reported, states facing massive budget crises have begun to move away from a "lock-'em-up" approach in prison policy. The trend continues as states deal with rising prisons costs.
July 13, 2009 -
When you hear the phrase "alternative energy," what comes to mind? Solar power? Wind? Hydroelectric? Not for West Virginia's political leaders. They think a little differently.
July 13, 2009 -
Gebe Martinez, New America Media Amid expectations that Sonia Sotomayor will become the first Hispanic justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, her confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee starting Monday carry high stakes for the nominee and President Obama, but mostly for Republicans.
July 10, 2009 -
The Southern Poverty Law Center has called on Congress to investigate growing evidence that racist extremists are infiltrating the U.S. military and to ensure the armed services aren't inadvertently training future terrorists.
July 10, 2009 -
When journalists and the public are trying to figure out how powerful interests are exerting influence on Congress, the first step is to look at campaign finance records and see who's paying for lawmakers' campaigns.
July 10, 2009 -
By Courtney Howell and Diane Huhn, Bayou Grace Community Services