2021 special session is about “simple” lines on a map
While the census controls where the new lines are drawn, so do expectations and requests from legislators and other elected officials.
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I’m not naïve. I know it’ll take bigger, broader minds to make a difference during redistricting than we have now in Montgomery.
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See recent postsRe-gerrymandering is underway in Montgomery with federal lawsuit filed
If approved, the proposed district maps would keep about 95 percent of legislative seats non-competitive.
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See recent postsHow a new perspective can change a city
Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital.
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See recent postsIt’s time to vote for democracy
Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania.
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See recent postsHealthcare costs for families to “skyrocket”
A critical program that ensures working families don’t go broke trying to stay healthy is set to expire this fall.
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See recent postsKatie Britt: Biden administration sets sights on Venmo users
Millions of Americans would have their Fourth Amendment rights thrown out the window.
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See recent postsRedistricting special session underway
It will be an interesting political process. It only happens every 10 years.
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See recent postsYou can’t have it both ways
No matter how much they might want to be better, Kay Ivey and GOP leaders are bending to the base.
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See recent postsGov. Ivey’s appointments are best of the best
A governor will have over 3,500 appointments during his or her four-year term, and Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed some fine people to public office.