March 19, 2009 -
Facing South has been tracking claims in the media that passage of the Employee Free Choice Act will allegedly lead to a dramatic increase in unemployment. Along with the charge that EFCA would "end secret ballots," this is one of the main charges that opponents of the labor bill are making so it's important to follow the debate.
March 18, 2009 -
The number of hate groups operating in the United States has increased by 54 percent since 2000 -- growth fueled in part by anger over immigration, a failing economy and the election of President Obama.
March 18, 2009 -
To hear business interests tell the story, the Employee Free Choice Act -- now before Congress -- would mean the end of civilization as we know it. But what is driving the real fear behind this key piece of labor legislation? Join me on GRITtv with Laura Flanders today at noon to talk about reality and rhetoric behind the EFCA. Listen in here.
March 17, 2009 -
In the battle surrounding the Employee Free Choice Act, legislators from one Southern state could make all the difference.
