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Humane Alabama prisons would be a real surprise

Just some Christlike compassion and decent management. Getting either in Alabama’s prisons would be a huge surprise.
August 3, 2020

There’s still work to be done

Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis — a true freedom fighter and hero for civil rights and equality in our nation. It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past and be proud of how far … Continued
August 3, 2020

Barry Moore receives two key endorsements

Barry Moore, candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, received two key endorsements from the Alabama First Responders Association and the Veterans Leadership Fund. Both groups made the decision to endorse Moore because of his pro Veteran, pro Law Enforcement, and Pro First Responders stance.  “We at the Veterans Leadership Fund, an initiative at GatorPAC, are … Continued
July 13, 2020

U.S. Attorney Jay Town announces resignation

Jay Town, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, on Friday announced his resignation and plans to work at a Huntsville defense contractor and cybersecurity solutions company.  Town’s resignation will be effective Wednesday, July 15, according to a press release.  “After much thoughtful prayer and great personal consideration, I have made the decision … Continued
July 10, 2020

Science is hard for Alabama, Del Marsh

On a good day in Alabama, science is not our friend. On bad days, during complicated, scary times, when science and medicine are confusing and offering hard solutions to tough problems, watching our people try to science is like watching a monkey fold a fitted sheet.  Such has been the case in the days of … Continued
July 10, 2020

Has Alabama lost its independent streak?

What if I told you that Sen. Richard Shelby, outraged by the stories of laid off Alabama workers forced to camp out overnight to get unemployment compensation, was pushing his fellow senators to pump more money into states to rectify the situation?  What if I told you that Shelby had fought to get more funding … Continued
July 3, 2020