May 15, 2006 -
The position of many conservative churches to sex is "just say no," but do their followers really buy it? Think Progress has an interesting post about how the views of church leaders appears to be out of sync with the practices of the church-goers -- especially women:
May 12, 2006 -
As we reported earlier, one of the most striking features of the "Day Without Immigrants" boycott earlier this month was the almost total capitulation of business leaders to the events.
May 12, 2006 -
On the heels of yesterday's news that Kentucky Gov.
May 12, 2006 -
Every two to three weeks, the Institute puts out a newsletter -- also called "Facing South" -- that offers a unique roundup of key news and trends from the South, special investigative reports, and interesting commentary.
May 12, 2006 -
One of a pair of Kingbirds that shows up whenever we mow the yard. I guess they are after dead/injured/stirred-up bugs. They show no fear of me or the lawnmower, and will buzz right by my head sometimes. The bluebirds also go into a feeding frenzy when we mow, and there are some martins or swallows of some kind that show up for the feast, and mockingbirds. It's quite an aerial display.
May 12, 2006 -
Here's a gem I just ran across from the latest Harper's magazine (which, by the way, just won twice at the National Magazine Awards -- congrats!).
May 11, 2006 -
Grand Jury Indicts Kentucky Governor