Media

June 14, 2012 - This week, two producers at Alabama Public Television were fired after refusing to air a conservative evangelical TV series on U.S. history. The firings come amidst broader attacks on the budgets -- and political independence -- of public media across the South and country.

January 12, 2012 - Inspired by Wikileaks, Honest Appalachia wants to help the region's whistleblowers expose government and corporate corruption and misconduct -- and to encourage similar efforts elsewhere.

December 21, 2011 - We're in the final hours of the Facing South holiday fundraiser -- and just $1,897 $1,147 $872 $722 $372 $0 to go before our midnight deadline. Help us get the job done with a donation today!

December 21, 2011 - We review the top stories of 2011 here at Facing South. First up: The new war on voting, how it affected Southern states -- and where things stand now.

December 20, 2011 - Can you help us meet our $7,000 goal? Support fearless media and a voice for change in the South with a gift to the Institute Investigative Fund today!

December 16, 2011 - Invest in fearless journalism and a powerful voice for change in the South -- help us raise $7,000 by Wednesday 22nd for the Institute Investigative Fund!

August 12, 2011 - By Joe Atkins, Labor South H.L. Mencken, the "sage of Baltimore" and old-school curmudgeon of journalism, once had this to say about journalistic objectivity: "I've been a reporter for many years, and I can tell you that no reporter worth a hoot ever wrote a purely objective story."