Defend democracy in the South.

Economy

Corporate lobby targets African-Americans for NC bill raising loan interest rates

By Chris Kromm

June 2, 2011 -

Corporate America in a tizzy over labor board's Boeing order

By Labor Notes

May 27, 2011 -

Despite mining disaster, report says coal giant Massey 'has not changed' and execs stay on

By ProPublica

May 26, 2011 -

Foreign oil interests still fouling Louisiana's coastal waters

By Sue Sturgis

May 23, 2011 -

VOICES: The ghost of Henry Grady hovers over the GOP's drive to undermine the NLRB

By Joe Atkins

May 17, 2011 - By Joe Atkins, Labor South The recent battle between Boeing and the National Labor Relations Board

Economy

VOICES: When faced with floods, FDR fought back with jobs

By David Woolner

May 13, 2011 -

INSTITUTE INDEX: Big Oil's windfalls

By Chris Kromm

April 29, 2011 - The Washington budget debate has brought new attention to the tax breaks and other benefits given to big energy companies in the U.S. In this week's index, a quick look at Big Oil's big windfalls.