October 7, 2008 -
In the last week, Kay Hagan -- Democratic challenger to Sen. Elizabeth Dole for North Carolina's U.S.
October 7, 2008 -
The Christian Science Monitor poses the question this week: could microloans work to revitalize the Gulf Coast in the same way they have worked for poor areas of Africa and Asia?
October 7, 2008 -
The Birmingham News is reporting that less than a month shy of a historic election expected to bring record turnout, there still is confusion which over ex-felons can be excluded from voting in Alabama.
October 7, 2008 -
Wall Street may be getting a bailout -- but not state unemployment relief funds, which according to Stateline.org are running dry across the country:
October 6, 2008 -
A new poll by Public Policy Polling shows Obama pulling away with a larger lead in North Carolina, solidifying the state's battleground status. The latest PPP poll numbers:
October 6, 2008 -
Facing South will be providing ongoing, in-depth coverage of important voting rights issues across the South this critical election year. Check back for more coverage and updates. Today is not only the vote registration cut-off date for states across the South and country -- it's also the last day for many voters to make sure their registrations are correct.
October 6, 2008 -
Today is the last day for voter registration in nine Southern states -- AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, TN, TX and VA. If any of you may be wondering if last-minute registrations really make a difference, Nate Silver at 538.com leads with some analysis today that shows how small registration and turnout gains could tip the election.