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Opinion

Let the head coach lead the team: Vote no on Amendment 2

"As the 34th chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and an Alabama justice for over 15 years, I strongly urge you to vote 'no' on Amendment 2," Chief Justice Tom Parker writes.

Tom Parker

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October 30, 2020

Near-total abortion ban passes the House of Representatives

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill that would criminalize nearly all abortions in the state of Alabama. House Bill 314 is sponsored by State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur. “The heart of this bill is to confront a decision by the Court in 1973 that says that the child in the womb is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 1, 2019

Collins to introduce abortion ban legislation to force Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade

State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, announced that she is filing legislation that will work to protect unborn life by banning abortion in the state of Alabama. The bill is clearly a direct challenge to the controversial U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which struck down state laws, including in Alabama, protecting the rights … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 2, 2019

ACLU of Alabama responds to possible abortion ban bill

On Wednesday, reports surfaced that the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition will be introducing a bill to criminalize abortion. The full text of the bill has not been released yet, but reportedly, it will make it a crime to provide or aid someone in obtaining an abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. A number of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 1, 2019

Opinion

Your 2018 quick voter’s guide

Newspapers across the state are producing lengthy pieces providing voters with in-depth explanations of candidates and amendments. That’s nice. But who has time for that? Here is your quick and easy voting guide, filled with the only info you really need to make a wise decision at the polls on Tuesday. Go vote! Governor: Walt … Continued

Josh Moon

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November 5, 2018

Cavanaugh, Lathan, McClurkin to co-chair Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama

Thursday Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan, and former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs) have agreed to serve as co-chairs of the group and will help lead its efforts to pass Amendment Two on the November general election ballot. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 12, 2018

Ivey campaign responds to Maddox saying he is pro-life and pro-gun

Governor Kay Ivey (R) and her campaign responded to a new television commercial by Walter “Walt” Maddox’s (D) campaign in which the Mayor told voters that he was Pro-Life, Pro-gun, and would never lie to them. “Walt Maddox has not only opposed every pro-life measure that’s been discussed on the campaign trail, he’s shown outright … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 9, 2018

Democrats react to Kavanaugh confirmation

Saturday, the United States Senate confirmed Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on a 50 to 48 vote. Kavanaugh’s confirmation was the most partisan Supreme Court hearings in decades. Ultimately, all but one Republican Senator voted for Kavanaugh and all but one Democratic Senators voted against. That vast partisan gulf left Republicans jubilant Saturday … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 8, 2018

Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama plans a statewide campaign to pass constitutional amendment

Tuesday, a newly-formed political committee known as the Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama announced that they will coordinate campaign and media efforts for passage of the pro-life constitutional amendment that will appear on the Nov. 6, statewide ballot. The committee is chaired by Cole Wagner of Montgomery. It is officially registered with the Secretary of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 20, 2018