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"The work that justice and equality call us to do"

By Chris Kromm

March 16, 2015 - Founded by civil rights movement leaders including Rep. John Lewis, the Institute for Southern Studies has worked for 45 years to build a better South. Help us continue this vital work for the region by becoming an Institute Sustainer today.

Moral Monday photo exhibit opens in North Carolina

By Allie Yee

January 30, 2015 - Since launching in 2013, the Moral Monday movement in North Carolina has engaged thousands of people across the state in protests against regressive policies. A photo exhibit that opens Feb. 1 will showcase images from the movement captured by photographer and participant Phil Fonville.

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ISS/Facing South seeks communications summer intern

By Allie Yee

January 23, 2015 - The Institute for Southern Studies/Facing South is seeking a communications intern to work with us this summer. This paid summer internship will provide an opportunity for a Pell grant-eligible, undergraduate student to get hands-on experience with the Institute, with the nonprofit sector and in online communications.Interested students can apply here. Applications are due by Feb. 2.

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As the South goes...

By Chris Kromm

December 16, 2014 - When you support the Institute for Southern Studies and our work for a better South, you invest in a vision of a more just, democratic and healthy future that can send ripples of change far beyond our region.

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Who is watching the elections?

By Chris Kromm

October 7, 2014 - The countdown is on ... and Facing South needs your support today to continue watchdogging the money and the vote.

Who's watching state lawmakers?

By Chris Kromm

July 10, 2014 - The number of full-time reporters covering state politics for newspapers has declined significantly over the past decade, even as more critical policy decisions are falling to the states. Southern states have an especially dramatic imbalance between the number of reporters and the residents they serve.

Review: Where's the rebellion in '12 Years a Slave'?

By Labor Notes

March 25, 2014 - The film about the experience of a free black man kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana downplayed revolt -- despite its prominent place in Solomon Northup's autobiography.

The power of Southern song: How the South shaped Pete Seeger

By Chris Kromm

January 31, 2014 - The South's rich musical and cultural traditions, as well the harsh realities of racist violence and injustice in the region, defined the artistic and political outlook of Seeger, who passed away on Jan. 27.

Bill Moyers examines NC's 'State of Conflict'

By Sue Sturgis

January 2, 2014 - A leading journalist's TV show will look at the political battles underway in North Carolina, where protesters are fighting back against a right-wing government.

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NC Music Love Army releases Moral Monday benefit album

By Sue Sturgis

November 22, 2013 - Musicians who support North Carolina's Moral Monday movement against the legislature's extremist agenda are releasing an album of protest songs next week. Sales will benefit groups working for civil rights, voting rights and choice rights in the state.