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On Monday, I wrote to you about an exciting trip Sue Sturgis and I are taking to the Gulf Coast next week to investigate the BP oil disaster. Like many of you, WE THINK BP AND THE MEDIA AREN'T TELLING THE FULL STORY about the spill and its aftermath. So we're taking a WEEK-LONG FACT-FINDING TRIP... See More

Friends: The BP oil spill is one of our country's biggest disasters ever -- and for many on the Gulf Coast, the situation is only getting worse. But do you feel like you're getting the whole story about the BP disaster? Over and over again, BP and politicians have blocked access to information a... See More

CENSUS DAY: WHAT'S AT STAKE? Today is Census Day. Yes, it's also April Fool's Day (whose bright idea was that?), but the 2010 Census count is serious business. Why? For one, the economy. Communities simply can't afford not to be counted in the 2010 Census -- especially in the wake of the Great R... See More

Dear Friends: After this week's devastating earthquake, the people of Haiti desperately need our help. In response, the Institute for Southern Studies has launched NC Haiti Action [http://www.nchaitiaction.com], a campaign to mobilize the North Carolina community to raise at least $1,000 in 24 h... See More

We did it! After sifting through 719 stories we wrote in 2009 (whew!), we came down to our Top 10 favorites for 2009. Now you tell us: What is YOUR favorite?? Let us know at Facing South: http://southernstudies.org .. or on the Institute fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Institute-for-So... See More