Defend democracy in the South.

Economy

Governors from Southern states in need oppose stimulus

By Guest Blogger

April 6, 2009 - By Christopher Weaver, ProPublica

Economy

Georgia's community health centers see more patients as economy tightens

By Guest Blogger

April 6, 2009 - By Emily Green, Georgia Online News Service

Economy

VOICES: The Employee Free Choice Act and workers' rights

By Guest Blogger

April 3, 2009 - By Charlie Key, Georgia Online News Service

Economy

North Carolina leads nation in new job losses; unions can't be blamed

By Chris Kromm

April 3, 2009 - This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released grim new data on the nation's job situation.

Louisiana's Cao vacillates on Obama's budget; Jindal plans to reject more stimulus funds

By Desiree Evans

April 1, 2009 -

Economy

Minority Meltdown

By Guest Blogger

March 30, 2009 - By Larry Keller, Southern Poverty Law Center

Predatory payday lenders target Black and Latino communities

By Desiree Evans

March 27, 2009 - As the misdeeds of major financial institutions continue to make the headlines, it should be no surprise to find out the many ways people have been cheated by financial institutions at the community level.