Politics
December 31, 2011 -
In our final look at Facing South's top stories of 2011, a look at how we helped push North Carolina's secretive but influential conservative benefactor Art Pope into the national spotlight -- offering not only a revealing look at Pope's influence in N.C. but the role of Big Money influence in today's political landscape.
December 22, 2011 -
Our review of the top stories of 2011 here at Facing South continues. Next up: A new kind of attack on climate scientists, and the dirty-energy money behind it.
December 21, 2011 -
We review the top stories of 2011 here at Facing South. First up: The new war on voting, how it affected Southern states -- and where things stand now.
December 19, 2011 -
A new report from Good Jobs First makes the case that state programs offering corporations financial incentives to keep or create jobs need tougher oversight.
December 16, 2011 -
Invest in fearless journalism and a powerful voice for change in the South -- help us raise $7,000 by Wednesday 22nd for the Institute Investigative Fund!
December 15, 2011 -
A new analysis from the Sunlight Foundation shows the intense concentration of political campaign contributions in the United States.
December 13, 2011 -
After civil rights and good government groups launch new campaigns to fight new voting restrictions, the Obama Justice Department is signaling its willingness to push back against laws they argue could lock out disenfranchised voters in 2012.
