Politics

November 15, 2013 - From John C. Calhoun to Strom Thurmond, Southern politicians have shown disdain for the federal government in their efforts to protect the interests of the region's business and political elite.

November 14, 2013 - The State Policy Network -- a national alliance of right-wing think tanks funded by businessmen including the Kochs of Koch Industries, the Waltons of Wal-Mart, and Art Pope of Variety Stores -- is driving a corporate agenda in state legislatures. So why they aren't reporting their lobbying activities?

November 13, 2013 - A police sting operation in a small North Carolina town on Election Day led to the arrests of 59 people -- mostly African Americans -- for illegal possession of drugs, alcohol and guns. Some residents question the timing, saying they believe it was an attempt to intimidate black voters from showing up at the polls.

November 8, 2013 - It's well-documented that the heaviest burdens under strict photo voter ID laws fall on African Americans, Latino Americans and those of low income. But women voters also face special problems under these laws -- especially North Carolina's.

November 7, 2013 - The national debate over "Obamacare" rages on, but whose voices are being heard? Not those of black teenagers in the impoverished Mississippi Delta -- at least until now.

November 6, 2013 - As the pundits parse the outcome of this week's important election in Virginia, a few things are already clear: the youth vote matters, and it does not favor the tea party.

November 5, 2013 - Galvanized by new laws restricting voting rights in North Carolina, young people are taking action today to ensure citizens have the information they need to vote and are not improperly denied access to the ballot.