2026 elections
October 30, 2026 -
The Black Voters Matter co-founder discusses the stakes of the 2026 elections, the South's influence on national politics, and how grassroots organizing can transform the region.
October 29, 2026 -
Early-voting data show a surge in Latino participation across the South and nationally, especially among younger voters. With Latino voters increasingly dissatisfied with the Trump administration, that enthusiasm could help shape the outcome of key Southern races.
October 16, 2026 -
Facing criticism over his response to the disaster, the North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate and his allies say he helped secure federal aid. But evidence of his involvement remains limited.
September 10, 2026 -
North Carolina has become a testing ground for an eviscerated FEMA under Trump. It could also be a political liability for missing-in-action “recovery czar” and GOP U.S. Senate hopeful and Michael Whatley.
July 8, 2026 -
With a key U.S. Senate seat up for grabs, Texas progressives are hoping 2026 is the year they can break through. Facing South talks with a leading historian about the state's progressive political history, and what lessons those movements have for today.
April 8, 2026 -
This spring, UNITE HERE Local 23 played a key role in unseating conservative Democrats and replacing them with progressive candidates in North Carolina's primary elections. An active member of Local 23 in Charlotte spoke with Facing South about how they mobilized voters amid a climate of fear.
