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What comes next after the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act? A conversation with Ari Berman
1+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) By Benjamin Barber / June 10, 2026 Ari Berman spoke with Facing South about the evisceration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the current state of American democracy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (Image via Ari Berman.) You have been covering the…...
Trump administration escalates pressure on Southern states for voter data ahead of midterms
3+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) By Benjamin Barber / May 28, 2026 This map from the Brennan Center for Justice shows the requests, states" responses, and lawsuits related to the Department of Justice"s attempts to acquire voter data across the country ahead of the November midterm elections....
VOICES: 'This is not democracy. This is cowardice."
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (323+ words) By Stacey Abrams / May 19, 2026 On May 6th, 2026, Stacey Abrams testified in front of the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee against Tennessee's new congressional map. (Image is a still from this'video). Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee. Good morning. My name is Stacey…...
Supreme Court sharpens divide between South's diverse communities and those who represent them
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (685+ words) By Chris Kromm / May 7, 2026 Black members of the Tennessee House of Representatives link arms in protest as Republicans pass new Congressional maps that eliminate a majority-Black district in Memphis and make an entirely GOP delegation likely. (Image: Tennessee House of…...
Supreme Court ruling sharpens divide between South's diverse communities and those who represent them
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (646+ words) By Chris Kromm / May 7, 2026 Last week, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, the landmark Voting Rights Act case. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority struck down Louisiana's Congressional map, arguing that its inclusion of two…...
Duke University's inaction on campus land echoes history of housing neglect
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (762+ words) By Lekha Shupeck / April 24, 2026 But today, Central Campus remains undeveloped, and the university has yet to outline a plan for the land " a lack of initiative that troubles some Durham city leaders and community advocates, especially amid a growing shortage…...
Unions make slight gains in South, mirroring national trends
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (550+ words) By Chris Kromm / April 9, 2026 The share of Southern workers in unions slightly increased in 2025, mirroring a small uptick in unionization nationally, according to government data released in February. The Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers showed that 14. 7 million workers belonged to…...
UNITE HERE shakes up NC politics: A conversation with Maria Hernandez
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1278+ words) By Chris Kromm / April 8, 2026 Could you tell us a little bit about how you got involved with UNITE HERE? Charlotte was in the national news last fall when border patrol swept into town with their aggressive immigration raids. You're a…...
Our Work to Protect Voting Rights Will Not Die: Rep. Zakiya Summers on the Fight for Voting Rights in Mississippi
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (384+ words) By Benjamin Barber / March 18, 2026 Mississippi State Rep. Zakiya Summers represents the 68th district in the Mississippi House of Representatives. (Image via Offical Website) What inspired this effort to introduce the Robert G. Clark Jr. Voting Rights Act, and why was it important…...
South's national political clout projected to grow after 2030 census
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (595+ words) By Chris Kromm / March 4, 2026 If Southern states continue to grow at the same pace that they have since 2020, the South's national political influence could grow significantly when congressional seats are reapportioned after the 2030 census. A new analysis of U. S. Census data…...