Thursday, Jun. 22, 2006 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Southern Republican leaders postponed the renewal of the Voting Rights Act yesterday saying it unfairly singles out their states for scrutiny. But some lawmakers say the racist histories of certain southern states warrant the tougher...

Last summer, the Supreme Court sparked an uproar when it upheld the government's power to seize private property for economic development. A year later, forty-seven states have taken action to protect private property from government...

Books can be a great companion, whether you're in a hammock, on the beach, or waiting for a delayed airplane. Get recommendations for the best reads of the summer from book editors and independent bookstore owners.