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Controversial Amendment 2 narrowly rejected by voters

Tuesday’s vote by the people leaves the judicial portion of the Constitution like it is now.
November 7, 2020

Clorox, anyone?

There is no comprehensive plan on how to hold the upcoming legislative session safely — not even a rudimentary one.
October 29, 2020

On the Nov. 3 ballot, vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1

On Nov. 3, 2020, all Alabama voters should vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1. Vote no on Amendment 1 because it could allow state law changes to disenfranchise citizens whom the Legislature does not want to vote. Because Amendment 1 has no practical purpose and because it opens the door to mischief, all voters are … Continued
September 22, 2020

Dismukes resigns as pastor, refuses to step down as state lawmaker

Embattled State Rep. Will Dismukes has resigned as pastor of a Baptist church but defiantly declared that he has no plans to step down from the state Legislature.  The Alabama Baptist, an online and print news source for Baptists around the state, reported on Thursday that Dismukes had agreed to step down from Pleasant Hill … Continued
July 30, 2020

Why should Will Dismukes resign?

Will Dismukes and his love for all things confederacy aren't an outlier in the Alabama Republican Party. The party has sought those voters. It has encouraged those views. It has backed legislation supporting those insane beliefs.
July 28, 2020

Alabama GOP chair saddened by Rep. Ron Johnson’s death

State Representative Ron Johnson, R-Sylacauga, passed away Tuesday from complications with liver cancer. Johnson was the longest serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that she was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Johnson. “We were so deeply saddened as we learned about the passing … Continued
July 17, 2020