October 9, 2006 -
As readers know, Facing South has been closely following the troubled state of the religious right, especially the disaffection setting in among "values voters" going into the Novemb
October 6, 2006 -
The firm that owns the North Carolina plant where a chemical fire has been burning out of control since Thursday evening was fined earlier this year by state environmental officials for unsafe practices.
October 6, 2006 -
As we reported earlier, one of the biggest concerns among Republicans heading into the November elections is the party's faltering support among Conservative Christians.
October 6, 2006 -
The contest for the U.S. Senate seat in Virginia remains one of the most closely-watched battles in the country. After enjoying a commanding lead over the summer, incumbent Sen. George Allen (R) has stumbled into a close race with challenger Jim Webb (D).
October 5, 2006 -
The Centers for Disease Control recently published a 2005 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report (PDF format). Based on surveys conducted in 40 states, the report finds:
October 5, 2006 -
After realizing they had received money from disgraced former GOP Florida Rep. Mark Foley's PAC, Republican Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-AL are donating the money to charities. Both are up for reelection in November.
October 4, 2006 -
Last Friday, I hinted that the Institute was about to unveil the results of a months-long research project, focused on how the public feels about the Iraq war and the direction of U.S. foreign policy. The results are coming back -- and they are eye-opening.