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Josh Moon is an investigative reporter and columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

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The sad tenure of Larry Stutts

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Larry Stutts is being sued for medical malpractice. Again. The state senator from Sheffield and practicing OB/GYN was sued last month following the death of twin babies. The lawsuit, filed by Raymond and Julie Ann Shultz, claims Stutts’ negligence was to blame. Stutts was Julie Ann’s OB/GYN. Specifically, the … Continued
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January 23, 2018
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Science class: The ark, some dinosaurs and the ruler of a galactic confederacy

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter An Alabama lawmaker wants school teachers to incorporate the lessons of Scientology into public school science courses. That’s right, Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, wants teachers to mix crazy religious theories alongside scientific theories and then let kids decide which one to choose. And if those kids choose to answer … Continued
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January 22, 2018
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The Medicaid work requirement isn’t what it seems

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Kay Ivey should be ashamed. She’s probably not, because there’s very little chance that someone could do what she did this week and still be affected by feelings such as shame and empathy. But she should be. In an announcement Tuesday, Ivey said that she had directed the state’s … Continued
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January 18, 2018

The changing of Alabama’s judicial system

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Cam Ward is still trying to fix Alabama’s judicial system. He doesn’t put it that way. The Republican state senator from Shelby County instead just keeps saying he has a problem with this thing or that thing, and he wants to fix it all. Like charging 13- … Continued
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January 17, 2018
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This is why women are so mad

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Donna Dunlap just wanted to work. She just wanted to go to a job each day, do what was asked of her, earn enough money to support herself and family and then go home. Maybe a periodic raise, maybe someone could toss an “atta girl” her way. But that’s … Continued
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January 17, 2018
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MLK statue long overdue at State Capitol

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued
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January 15, 2018
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Why doesn’t it hurt to be wrong anymore?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Do conservatives never feel dumb? Maybe “dumb” is too harsh. Embarrassed? Ashamed? Any of those? Any feeling resembling some level of remorse for loudly holding a belief that is 100 percent wrong? Because, I hate to be the bearer of tough news here, but you guys are wrong a … Continued
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January 12, 2018
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Alabama the state could learn a thing or two from Alabama the football team

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama won another college football title on Monday night. We can quibble over how many total titles the Crimson Tide has won over the years, but I think we can all agree that it’s a lot. Auburn has been no slouch, either, especially lately. And those facts have always … Continued
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January 9, 2018

The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part VI: The Wrap Up

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The final chapter of this sad saga originally had a different ending — one that was, somehow, less depressing. In the months since, however, there has been some activity. The biggest movement was Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey officially presenting the case to a grand jury. That grand … Continued
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January 5, 2018

AEA settlement gives some control back to Montgomery school board

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Montgomery County School Board wrestled some control of its school system away from the Alabama State Department of Education on Thursday, by way of a settlement agreement reached in a lawsuit filed by the Alabama Education Association. AEA sued the ALSDE on behalf of several employees who work … Continued
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January 5, 2018