September 22, 2008 -
Hurricanes, flooding, and coastal erosion continue to threaten many indigenous communities across coastal Louisiana.
September 22, 2008 -
Election 2008 has arrived. Even though there hasn't been a single presidential debate yet, thousands of voters will start casting their ballots this week as early voting kicks off in several states. USA Today reports:
September 19, 2008 -
According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, the country's large disaster-response charities are not equipped to respond adequately to a catastrophic event like Hurricane Katrina or a major earthquake, or to address fully the need for food and shelter, the New York Times
September 19, 2008 -
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September 19, 2008 -
An American Civil Liberties Union survey released this week found local South Carolina election officials don't know enough details about allowing ex-felons to vote in South Carolina.
September 18, 2008 -
The U.S. House of Representatives passed compromise legislation this week that would allow oil and gas drilling past the 50-mile mark off the nation's coast with the agreement of the state involved. It would also boost funds for alternative energy sources and end certain tax breaks for oil companies.
September 18, 2008 -
Florida isn't just a presidential battleground state. Three new polls released in quick succession suggest that it is the quintessential swing state -- since all three remarkably show McCain and Obama exactly tied. First came a CNN/Time poll, results published yesterday: