Following rightwing uproar, Watkins Jr. bows out in Montgomery
Following several days of turmoil over his selection as Montgomery's director of small and minority business, Donald Watkins Jr. is backing out.
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If the two parties were the same, Democrats would allow the suffering from the Republicans' plans and then reap the benefits.
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
The donation from Mackenzie Scott will transform the historically Black college, president Quinton Ross said in a letter to alumni.
Lee County sheriff terminates deputy running against him
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones made it clear that he was terminating the deputy for announcing his candidacy for sheriff.
Alabama Supreme Court backs JeffCo sheriff in inmate dispute
The dispute involved whether a sheriff was required to house a city's arrestees in the county jail.
AJ McCarron enters lieutenant governor race, drawing fire from opponent
McCarron's lack of political service and of voting drew immediate criticism from one of his opponents.
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See recent postsAlabama voters have to start demanding more from candidates
Alabama, and Alabama voters, continue to prove that this is not a serious state.
Trump appoints AG chief, former state senator as US attorneys for Alabama
A lifelong prosecutor and a former state senator with a troubling past are Trump's picks for U.S. attorneys in Alabama.
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See recent postsWhen it comes to messaging, Republicans have rigged the game
Conservatives claim rightwing news outlets are proper counters to "liberal" mainstream outlets. They're actually very effective propaganda machines.
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See recent postsA suspect in the Montgomery shooting is out on bond. Because that’s the law
One of the basic principles in America is that we don't put innocent people in jail. And all Americans are innocent until proven guilty.