July 20, 2006 -
In addition to the Fall of Ralph Reed, by way of Andy Axel we learn that Alabama has elected its first openly gay legislator: Patricia Todd is the new state representative for par
July 20, 2006 -
President Bush addressed the NAACP convention for the first time in his presidency, declaring that racism still exists and urging the Senate to renew the voting rights act:
July 19, 2006 -
As energy interests continue to post record profits, the Wall Street Journal reveals (no link, pay only) that refineries are still c
July 19, 2006 -
Ralph Reed, the former darling of the Christian right movement, conceded defeat in his bid for the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor of Georgia at 10 pm last night.
July 19, 2006 -
In the wake of the 2005 hurricanes, experts offered an avalanche of proposals for jump-starting the ravaged Gulf economy.
July 18, 2006 -
Here's an interesting article in USA Today that reminds us there are still lingering problems all along the Gulf Coast. In two days, Katrina caused more damage to the Louisiana coastal wetlands than would occur in 20 years of natural erosion.
July 18, 2006 -
This article in the Birmingham Business Journal says that bankruptcy rates in some Southern states are among the highest in the nation: