Civil rights leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
The events both reflected on the history of the movement and on the future of the fight for civil rights.
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Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
During a Senate hearing, the Alabama Republican decried Russia's mass kidnapping of over 19,000 children, stressing a moral obligation to act.
The V tackles free speech battles, Islamophobia fight, and fading American Dream
This week’s episode examines censorship, religious discrimination, and why so many Americans doubt the promise of upward mobility.
December 8, 2025
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
The Alabama Farmers Federation, the state's largest farm organization, recently announced its endorsement of Rep. Ben Harrison.
December 8, 2025
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Six years after the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Britt honored three courageous servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice.
December 8, 2025
Alabama prisoners planning new work strike in 2026
With scrutiny of Alabama prisons at a high point, prisoners are planning a new work strike to demand change.
Bill would let Alabama voters decide whether to abolish the death penalty
Rep. Chris England prefiled the bill on Tuesday. The 2026 Legislative Session begins January 13.
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Advocates demanded reinstatement after the university cited a nonbinding memo to shut down publications focused on Black culture and women’s lifestyle.
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
A Forbes report details Bloomberg’s $20 million effort to grow HBCU-based charter schools beginning with Stillman College and Tuskegee University.
December 5, 2025
Alabama Securities Commission changes rule, allows advisers to publish client testimonials
The policy shift leveled the playing field for more than 100 state-registered advisers who previously could not compete with larger firms.