https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/04/26/left-to-ourselves/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:01:31 -0400<![CDATA[Eli Saslow chronicles the slow decline of Greenwood, SC during the first 100 days of the Obama administration in the Washington Post. It&#8217;s a town with unemployment over 11%, with people unable to pay their bills, pay for heating. It&#8217;s a place where old ladies have only a box of grits in the cupboard.  It&#8217;s an story centered on the efforts of a city councilwoman that is without villains; but it is also one without transcendent heroes.]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:12:36 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/04/26/left-to-ourselves-n187993