Investigations and Reports

SOUTH RISING: Region's political clout growing under Trump

By Chris Kromm

April 21, 2017 - After helping fuel the nation's rightward shift in last year's elections, Southern conservatives find themselves in key positions of influence in both the executive and legislative branches in Washington.

A GROWING VOICE: Asian American Voters in North Carolina

By

Allie Yee

November 18, 2016 - Asian Americans have become the fastest growing racial demographic in this politically divided state and could play a key role in 2016 and future elections.

Women missing from North Carolina's county commissions

By Allie Yee

September 22, 2016 - At the same time Hillary Clinton is making political history with her presidential run, women — and especially women of color — remain dramatically underrepresented among North Carolina's county commissioners. In fact, 42 of the state's 100 counties have no women commissioners at all, a Facing South analysis finds.

REFUGEES WELCOME? The South grapples with refugee issues in the 2016 election

By

Allie Yee

August 28, 2016 - This two-part report delves into anti-refugee backlash in the South and features refugees in the region who are speaking up in the 2016 election.