Archive: Southern poverty

• WCP: Getting Over in the Heart of Dixie

  Alabama may be known for its conservative politics, but the state has a wealth of working-class and progressive organizing taking place. In this week’s Working-Class Perspective, Helen Diana Eidson describes the growth and achievements of Alabama Arise, a coalition of congregations and community groups fighting for public services, fairer taxation, tenant rights, and criminal justice reform.

  Category: Visiting Scholars Tags: Alabama, Alabama Arise, Criminal Justice Reform, Helen Diana Eidson, John Russo, Organize the South, Sherry Linkon, Southern poverty, Tax Justice, WCP, Welfare, Working-Class Perspectives

• WCP: Class, Cuteness, and Disgust in "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"

  The reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has captivated American audiences. Working-Class Perspectives guest blogger Julia Leyda explores key questions about how viewers interact with the subjec

  Categories: Uncategorized, Visiting Scholars Tags: Honey Boo Boo, John Russo, Julia Leyda, reality television, Sherry Linkon, Southern poverty, WCP, Working-Class Perspectives