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July 4, 2007 - It's another hot Independence Day down South -- and once again, for your holiday reading pleasure, Facing South shares two of our favorite pieces in celebration of July 4th:

July 3, 2007 - Scooter Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's right-hand man, may be celebrating the news that he won't be serving time behind bars for perjury. But the resident of McLean, Virginia may have to wait a while before he's able to fully participate in the democratic system our country celebrates this July 4th.

July 3, 2007 - The first thought that comes to mind regarding health care in France and the UK as portrayed in Sicko is "oh my God their income taxes must be outrageous!" Michael Moore artfully dodges this in the movie, focusing instead on the standard of living, disposable income, and the like.

July 2, 2007 - Despite a limited first-weekend release, Michael Moore's new film "Sicko" about the critically ill condition of the U.S. health care system managed to earn $4.5 million as well as a place in history for the second-highest opening by a documentary.

June 30, 2007 - A driving message coming from the 10,000+ activists assembled at the U.S. Social Forum is that our country needs a new kind of politics.

June 29, 2007 - For the over 10,000 people across the country who have come to the U.S. Social Forum now underway in Atlanta -- the largest U.S. gathering of social change activists in decades -- the event is a chance to build community, share ideas, to feel like they are part of a larger movement.

June 28, 2007 - Refuse to talk about or look seriously at race. Condemn anyone who dares to challenge the racism of what is going on - accuse them of "playing the race card" or say they are paranoid. By Bill Quigley Guest Blogger