August 21, 2007 -
An activist blogger has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission, alleging violation of federal campaign finance and election laws by running a "testing the waters"" operation far longer than is allowed.
August 16, 2007 -
As you are probably aware, there is disturbing news in the housing markets as a result of fallout from the sub-prime lending crisis (which anyone who has been following the problem of predatory lending probably saw coming).
August 15, 2007 -
A bullet pierced the window of KPFT, a Pacifica station in Houston, early Monday morning, Democracy Now reports. The bullet missed DJ Mary Thomas, who was hosting a zydeco music show at the time, by less than two feet.
August 15, 2007 -
Racism and Resistance: The Struggle to Free The Jena Six By Jordan Flaherty Guest Blogger
August 14, 2007 -
The Associated Press reported yesterday that federal tax incentives for Gulf Coast reconstruction are being used for luxury sports accommodations:
August 13, 2007 -
by Avram Friedman Guest Blogger
August 10, 2007 -
Hello, and welcome to a new feature at Facing South: the Friday Factoid. And to show we're about more than just deep political and social commentary here at FS, we'll kick off today's episode by looking at the fascinating issue of baby names in the South.