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March 1, 2006 - Most people who have taken even a qu

March 1, 2006 - A reminder to come out for this excellent Institute-sponsored event in Durham this Friday: AMERICAN VALUES SUMMIT: Southern Voices on Faith, Politics and the Common Good

February 28, 2006 - Chris reminded us recently that there are lots of ways you can show solidarity with the people of New Orleans on their most famous day of partying. Like he said, do something!

February 27, 2006 - I usually think of Army officials as the type of people that run a tight ship -- the kind with little tolerance for law-breaking, bending the rules, and failing to do the best for your country. "Be all you can be," right?

February 24, 2006 - Each year, consumers lose $25 billion due to predatory mortgages, payday loans, and other lending abuses like overdraft loans, excessive credit card debt, and tax refund loans. These nefarious banking practices strip away wealth from low-income people and communities, and transfer them to powerful finance interests.

February 24, 2006 - A hawk (Cooper's Hawk?) spotted during last week's Great Backyard Bird Count

February 24, 2006 - The economy is doing great. That's the message the White House and business reporters have been pedaling, ever since the recession "ended" in 2002.