Elections

Merrill gives guidance on straight party, write-in voting

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill issued guidance Wednesday on straight party and write-in voting. “Voters who wish to vote straight party for all of the Democratic or Republican candidates on their ballot may do so by filling in the bubble next to their party preference at the top of their ballot,” Merrill explained in … Continued

Micah Danney

September 25, 2020

Opinion

For Coach Tub, no thinking required

Has Tommy Tuberville ever had an original thought? It doesn’t sound like it. Coach Tub basically spews Republican talking points and keeps his mouth firmly locked onto Donald Trump. He disrespects Alabama voters so much that he thinks that’s all he needs to do to win a place in the U.S. Senate. Tuberville recently addressed … Continued

Joey Kennedy

September 24, 2020

President Donald Trump endorses Barry Moore for Congress

President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore, sharing his endorsement on Twitter. In the tweet, the president wrote, “Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) will be a terrific Congressman for Alabama! An early supporter of our #MAGA agenda, he is Strong on Jobs, Life, the Wall, Law & Order, and the Second … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

Jones introduces bill to encourage investments in minority-serving banks

“One of the biggest hurdles for minority entrepreneurs is access to capital,” Jones said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 23, 2020

Tuberville campaign: Democrats’ criticism on Hurricane Sally was false

Alabama Democratic Party executive Director Wade Perry last week released a statement criticizing GOP Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville for being silent on Hurricane Sally. In response, Tuberville’s campaign manager, Paul Shashy, slammed the ADP, saying that their statement was untrue. Shashy pointed to a recording from a radio interview with Jack Campbell on 93.1 FM … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020

Tuberville: Election is about Americanism against anti-Americanism

Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that this election is about what he views as Americanism versus anti-Americanism. Tuberville’s comments were made to the influential St. Clair County Republican Party at their September meeting in Pell City. “America is about capitalism, not socialism,” Tuberville said. “I think we are going to decide which direction … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020

Lilly Ledbetter speaks about her friendship with Ginsburg

When anti-pay-discrimination icon and activist Lilly Ledbetter started receiving mail from late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ledbetter’s attorney told her to save the envelopes. That’s how unusual it is to get personal mail from a member of the nation’s highest court. Ledbetter, 82, of Jacksonville, Alabama, shared her memories of her contact with … Continued

Micah Danney

September 22, 2020

Justice Ginsburg’s death will supercharge a heated 2020 campaign

The passing of one of the court’s most liberal justices so close to the Nov. 3 general election has set off a political firestorm as to what president should pick the next justice — President Donald Trump or Joe Biden, should he defeat Trump in November.

Brandon Moseley

September 19, 2020

Prisoners quarantined at formerly closed prison kept in unconstitutional conditions, groups say

Conditions are so bad that inmates have been forced to urinate and defacate on themselves because restrooms are not accessible, the complaint alleges.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 18, 2020

Alabama Democrats: Tuberville doesn’t have a plan or experience

The Alabama Democratic Party on Wednesday released a statement slamming Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville for not commenting on Hurricane Sally. Tuberville is challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. “Tommy Tuberville said he didn’t have a clue how to address the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, so it isn’t surprising that … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 18, 2020