AltWeeklies Wire
Wedge Issues Bring Heated Debatesnew
Mississippi Democrats turned up the heat in debates over abortion, immigration and voter rights last week.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
03-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
High-Interest Lending Is a Poorly Regulated, Billion-Dollar Business in Texasnew
In low-income neighborhoods across Texas, payday lenders are popping up on street corners and major thoroughfares at a rapid pace. During the economic downturn, these companies are racking up record profits.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa Del Bosque |
05-13-2009 |
Economy
Why Go to a Payday Lender Anyway?new
The answer is very often because there aren't better options.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
03-26-2008 |
Economy
Inside Advance America's Pocketbooknew
The numbers on America's biggest payday lender.
C-Ville Weekly |
Will Goldsmith |
03-26-2008 |
Economy
Caught in the Payday Lending Cyclenew
Thomasine Wilson took out one payday loan in 2003. Two years and $2,000 later, she pulled herself out of the cycle of debt that the loan touched off.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver and Will Goldsmith |
03-26-2008 |
Economy
