Protest is moral, change requires strategy
The machinery of authority depends on routine obedience. History shows that when citizens withdraw it—patiently, lawfully and together—even the most entrenched systems bend.
Black Lives Matter
Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary
The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.
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We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.
Woman shot with rubber bullets six times in 2020 Huntsville protest sues city, sheriff
A doctor had to remove a rubber bullet that was lodged in April Grubb's calf, according to the lawsuit.
Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department
Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data.
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See recent postsA state holiday with a purpose
Alabama still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, but only because some people need to be reminded who the real enemy is.
House committee OKs anti-riot bill
Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully.
House committee holds public hearing on riot bill
The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or opportunity to post bail.
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See recent postsThe enduring promise of Juneteenth
On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to all Alabamians who have the right to know
that their voices are heard.
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See recent postsLet justice roll down as waters
"Fighting for justice shouldn't be based on party affiliation. It should be the aspiration of every decent citizen."