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The South Is Pretty Unhealthy

Mark R. Cullen, Clint Cummins, Victor R. Fuchs

Well, this isn't particularly surprising, but at least we have it confirmed in the form of a shiny map. The American South, culinary birthplace of buttermilk biscuits, chicken fried steak, and putting gravy on everything, is also the unhealthy part of our nation, according to one measure in a study published yesterday.

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 17, 2011

Southern Baptists Are Getting a Wee Bit Liberal

The Southern Baptist Convention calls for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 26, 2011

Barbour's Exit and a GOP That Ducks Races About Race

The Republican party has not typically feared how race will play for them in national elections

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 25, 2011

South Now More Integrated, More Racially Diverse

Black people are moving back to the South as cities grow more integrated

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