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SPLC: Stopping excessive use of force by police is urgent

The Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday called for action to address use of force policies that continue to result in the killings of Black men by police in the U.S. Margaret Huang, SPLC president and CEO, issued a statement after two men were shot, one fatally, in the preceding days in different states. Both … Continued

Micah Danney

August 25, 2020

Byrne: Democratic Postal Service bill was a “new low” for “posturing”

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voted against the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would provide $25 billion in emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its present level of service. It would also block a number of cost-cutting measures and reforms that the postmaster general is trying to implement. Byrne released … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 25, 2020

Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention

Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 25, 2020

LaTosha Brown’s Alabama roots inspired the work she’s doing for Black voters

LaTosha Brown asked the same question of every speaker as they each took their turn during a virtual town hall on Facebook Live earlier this month. “What do you see?” she asked throughout the event, held to give activists and residents in Selma a platform for their thoughts about changing the name of the Edmund … Continued

Micah Danney

August 24, 2020

Alabama House Democrats announce support for repealing Memorial Preservation Act

A Democratic state representative is asking Alabamians to show support for repealing the Memorial Preservation Act, which makes it illegal for cities and counties to remove Confederate monuments, by signing a Change.org petition and calling their local representatives and senators. Rep. Juandalynn Givan has prefiled a bill, HB8, which would repeal the Act and loosen … Continued

Josh Moon

August 24, 2020

Pilgrim’s to invest $1.6 million in Alabama to support local communities

The food company Pilgrim’s announced plans last week to invest $1.6 million in Alabama to help local communities respond to the coronavirus crisis as well as to invest in the future. The investment is part of a new, national $20 million initiative called Hometown Strong that adds to commitments Pilgrim’s has made this year to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Sewell votes in favor of the Delivering for America Act to protect the USPS

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, voted in favor of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, which would provide $25 billion in critical emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its high level of service. Sponsors say that the American public depends on the USPS as not only a critical pathway to vote … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Aderholt says there is still a long way to go on rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said Friday that while great strides have been made in the last few years, there is still a long way to go on rural broadband. “Right now, in our country, there are 21.3 million rural Americans who live without reliable broadband,” Aderholt said in an email to constituents. “Here at home … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Palmer votes against USPS bill, condemns “Democrats’ USPS conspiracy”

The United States House passed H.R. 8015, a bill that would prohibit operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service until 2021, but Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, voted against the legislation. Palmer’s office said he voted against the legislation in part because it was introduced amid widespread misinformation about the USPS and its capacity for an … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Support for online education is growing among both Republicans and Democrats

The 2020 Education Next Survey revealed that support for online education is growing sharply, according to new results released this week. Approval of school choice recorded its highest level of support across both political parties. The 14th annual Education Next survey shows that parents are willing to let their high school students complete nearly half … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 21, 2020