August 21, 2007 -
It just keeps getting worse. First there was the late freeze, then the drought, and now a killer heat wave said to be responsible for 49 deaths is taking a further toll on crops. Here's a roundup...
August 21, 2007 -
An activist blogger has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission, alleging violation of federal campaign finance and election laws by running a "testing the waters"" operation far longer than is allowed.
August 16, 2007 -
As you are probably aware, there is disturbing news in the housing markets as a result of fallout from the sub-prime lending crisis (which anyone who has been following the problem of predatory lending probably saw coming).
August 15, 2007 -
A bullet pierced the window of KPFT, a Pacifica station in Houston, early Monday morning, Democracy Now reports. The bullet missed DJ Mary Thomas, who was hosting a zydeco music show at the time, by less than two feet.
August 15, 2007 -
Racism and Resistance: The Struggle to Free The Jena Six By Jordan Flaherty Guest Blogger
August 14, 2007 -
The Associated Press reported yesterday that federal tax incentives for Gulf Coast reconstruction are being used for luxury sports accommodations:
August 13, 2007 -
by Avram Friedman Guest Blogger