The federal agency that supports legal aid programs is reporting today that nearly a million poor people are denied representation each year because legal aid clinics lack sufficient financing.   One primary reason for the shortfall is the reduction in financing from state government and private sources because of the recession.  The problem is especially acute in fighting foreclosures, where legal aid offices turn away two people for each one they can help.

Lawyers at places like the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis are true unsung heroes.  Please do what you can to support organizations that provide legal services to the least fortunate.