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August 9, 2005 -
It appears the decision of Hillsborough County, Florida, to ban any recognition of gay pride is bringing an economic backlash:
August 8, 2005 -
Right around the time immigration officials in North Carolina last month were pulling off a deceptive sting -- demanding Latino workers go to a fake "mandatory" health and safety class, which ended
August 8, 2005 -
Those who follow state politics are often amazed at how, even in states where progressives have some strength, the conservative right is successful in pushing its agenda. Especially in the South, the right often seems uncannily organized and effective in promoting a core set of legislation, even in the face of broad opposition among the public and other lawmakers.
August 8, 2005 -
Law-enforcement buff and possible future cop Shaquille O'Neal has been recruited by the sheriff of Bedford County, Virginia, to take part in PSAs for an effort to combat internet crimes against children.
August 8, 2005 -
Each year, cash-strapped state and local governments shovel over $50 billion worth of tax breaks, free or low-cost land, and other "recruitment incentives" to corporations who promise to locate or expand in their area.
August 6, 2005 -
Sorry for the lack of posts -- the blog's been inexplicably out of commission. Hopefully the problems are fixed!
August 5, 2005 -
As states across the country release their education "report cards," the Christian Science Monitor has a good piece up today about why the nation's math and reading scores went up this year. In short, it was the South: