July 5, 2007 -
Severe drought conditions -- the worst in more than a hundred years -- continue around the South, with widespread total crop losses reported in Alabama. Recent heavy rains reduced drought severity in some areas, and this six-week animiated map shows some improvement.
July 5, 2007 -
On the official Web site for his anticipated presidential run, former U.S. Sen.
July 5, 2007 -
USA Today reports that the National Guard has turned around a recruiting slump, meeting its target for new sign-ups for the first time since 2003. As of May, the Guard had 351,400 troops -- the highest total since November 2001, when a surge of post-/11 patriotism swelled the ranks.
July 4, 2007 -
It's another hot Independence Day down South -- and once again, for your holiday reading pleasure, Facing South shares two of our favorite pieces in celebration of July 4th:
July 3, 2007 -
Scooter Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's right-hand man, may be celebrating the news that he won't be serving time behind bars for perjury. But the resident of McLean, Virginia may have to wait a while before he's able to fully participate in the democratic system our country celebrates this July 4th.
July 3, 2007 -
The first thought that comes to mind regarding health care in France and the UK as portrayed in Sicko is "oh my God their income taxes must be outrageous!" Michael Moore artfully dodges this in the movie, focusing instead on the standard of living, disposable income, and the like.
July 2, 2007 -
Despite a limited first-weekend release, Michael Moore's new film "Sicko" about the critically ill condition of the U.S. health care system managed to earn $4.5 million as well as a place in history for the second-highest opening by a documentary.
