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Sewell Proposes Civil Rights Movement National Park in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Poltical Reporter   On Tuesday, March 22, US Representative Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) introduced legislation that would create a Civil Rights Movement National Park in the center of the City of Birmingham.   Congresswoman Sewell said, “The A.G. Gaston Motel, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Hillary Clinton at Miles College

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 26, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in the greater Birmingham area at a, “get out the vote” rally at Miles College, ahead of the Democratic Party Primary on Tuesday, March 1. The former Secretary of State, former US Senator from New York, former First Lady … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Cruz Will Not Be at Yellowhammer Event, Trump, Rubio, and Clinton to Make Alabama Stops

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 1, and several presidential campaigns are planning events in Alabama. The Yellowhammer News and conservative talk radio station 101.1 FM in the Birmingham area had reported that US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) would attend their Homewood event on Saturday, February 27. Now … Continued
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February 25, 2016
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GOP Irony: Smaller government until we don’t get our way

By Representative Darrio Melton “More jobs. Less government.” -Governor Robert Bentley “Less regulation and a smaller government is better…” – Rep. David Faulkner We’ve heard these lines before, time and time again, from Republican candidates promising smaller government and more local control when they’re elected.  Despite the campaign promises, the same Republicans whistle a different … Continued
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February 16, 2016

Clinton to Open Birmingham Headquarters on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) essentially tied in Iowa with Mrs. Clinton getting the technical victory from a series of fortuitous coin tosses.  Senator Sanders is expected to win Tuesday’s New Hampshire Primary because the small New England state borders Sanders’ Vermont. Sec. … Continued
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February 5, 2016

Garret Addresses Birmingham Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 14, State Representative Danny Garrett addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) about the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. Rep. Garrett said that he enjoys hanging out with younger people. “Your organization is one of the more important groups we have in the country.” “Your generation is … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Sanders to Campaign in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Bernie Sanders for President campaign announced that on Monday, January 18, the Senator from Vermont and Democratic Candidate for President Bernie Sanders (I) will be in Birmingham to rally with supporters on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Real Clear Politics running poll average shows that Sanders trails … Continued
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January 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accuses Walter Energy of Shirking its Obligations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 30, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton released a statement attacking Walter Energy’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy by renouncing collective bargaining agreements with unions to honor commitments to coal miners and retirees. Secretary Clinton said, “Walter Energy is attempting to shirk its … Continued
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December 31, 2015

Weather Strikes Christmas in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For many Alabamians, Christmas 2015 was overshadowed by the severe weather that struck flooding creeks and spawning tornados. Early on Christmas Day, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a state of emergency for all 67 Counties due to the severe weather. South West Birmingham and Midfield were struck by … Continued
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December 28, 2015