Alabama Supreme Court denies IVF rehearing, uncertainty persists
The Alabama Supreme Court's refusal to rehear the case on embryos as children stirs intense debate over its legal implications.
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This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state.
Judge Bill Lewis makes history as first African-American on Civil Appeals Court
Lewis is the first African-American judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, one of the state's highest courts.
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The bill would require every mobile device activated within the confines of Alabama to come pre-equipped with an "obscenity filter."
Jonathan Barbee’s legal ordeal highlights prosecutorial excess
Barbee faced a relentless barrage of felony charges for ethics violations and tax evasion, only to see these accusations crumble spectacularly.
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The push towards a religious monoculture threatens our liberal democracy, endangering freedoms and undermining equality through restrictive, punitive legislation.
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Once upon a time, the GOP—embodying the spirits of icons like Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan—stood as bastions against big government and judicial overreach.
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Despite the potential public health benefits, strong opposition has emerged from major tobacco companies.