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Alabama Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, August 4, 2014 U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ruled that a 2013 Alabama abortion law was unconstitutional. The law, commonly known as the Women’s Health and Safety Act, would have required abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Three of Alabama’s five abortion clinics use traveling doctors, … Continued
August 4, 2014

Only Abortion Clinic from Tuscaloosa to Nashville to Close Monday

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter HUNTSVILLE – According to its director, the only health care facility in northern Alabama that offers abortion services, will surrender its license next Monday. Director Dalton Johnson has said that new structural requirements for facilities set out in the Women’s Health and Safety Act, a pro-life bill signed into … Continued
June 25, 2014

DeMarco Gets Key Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood received two major conservative endorsements this week in his quest to represent Alabama’s Sixth District in the United States Congress.  On Thursday, June 12 the National Right to Life Committee endorsed Rep. DeMarco in his runoff campaign for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. … Continued
June 13, 2014

Rep. Alvin Holmes Makes Controversial Abortion Comments (w/ exclusive video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative had on its special order agenda, four “pro-life” bills, all of which were hotly contested by State Democrats. The most controversial bill was sponsored by Indian Springs Republican Mary Sue McClurkin, who said in a committee hearing that using a stethoscope may … Continued
March 6, 2014

McClurkin Says Brown v. BOE was “Overturned, Thankfully” (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House on Tuesday took up debate on four “pro-life” bills, culminating in heated debate, pumped up political rhetoric, and a long legislative day – and night. Details about each piece of legislation can be seen here. Much of the debate on the House floor, though, got particularly … Continued
March 6, 2014

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Offer Differing Views on Bills’ Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 4 the Alabama House of Representatives passed four bills aimed at better regulating abortions which are performed in the State of Alabama.  Pro-Life groups praised passage of the landmark legislation while abortion supporters denounced the legislation that was spearheaded by the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Alabama … Continued
March 5, 2014

Alabama House of Representatives Passes Four Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of abortions performed in the State of Alabama. Republicans in the House easily brushed aside filibusters of the legislation from Alabama’s outnumbered Democrat House minority. Rep. Ed Henry (R) from Decatur … Continued
March 5, 2014

House Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative Health Committee passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of babies killed in abortions in Alabama. The legislation was prioritized by House Health Committee Chairman Jim McClendon (R) from Springville. HB 490, the Fetal Heartbeat Act, is sponsored … Continued
February 27, 2014

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Oppose Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The ACLU was quick to comment on the Alabama House Health Committee’s passage of four Pro-Life bills.  The groups said in a written statement that: HB 489, HB 490, HB 493, HB 494 pose a great threat to women. The Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson … Continued
February 27, 2014

Lawmakers Addresses Pro-Life Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 130 Pro-Life activists rallied in front of the Alabama State House on Tuesday with numerous state legislators making appearances. The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn addressed the group.  Speaker Hubbard said to the group and then on Facebook, “As long as liberal Supreme Court … Continued
February 26, 2014