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Group holds rally to urge Sen. Jones to vote no on Kavanaugh confirmation

A rally was held Sunday at Birmingham’s Railroad Park to urge U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) to vote “No” on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation. An estimated 125 people gathered in Birmingham to show just how many Alabamians oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation. The group claims that Brett Kavanaugh is a threat to health care access, … Continued
September 3, 2018

Democratic Public Service Commission candidates launch campaigns in Birmingham

Two Democratic candidates for Alabama’s Public Service Commission launched their campaigns in Birmingham Tuesday night. Cara McClure and Kari Powell, both from Birmingham, went in together to kick off their campaigns for Place 1 and Place 2 on the PSC at Clubhouse on Highland in Birmingham Tuesday. Powell is a small-business woman in Birmingham who … Continued
May 16, 2018

Strange defends Trump’s position on Confederate statues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 17, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) went on the Fox Business News channel to back up President Trump’s lamenting of the removal of Confederate statues in some areas of the country. Sen. Strange said, “As a Republican from Alabama … I agree with the president — … Continued
August 23, 2017

US Senate candidate Hansen responds to violence in Virginia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 12, 2017: Over the past few days, neo-Nazis and White supremacists fought in a series of clashes with Black Lives Matter and Antifa members. On Saturday, an alt-right protestor drove a car into a crowd of leftist protesters killing one and injuring several. US Senate candidate Michael Hansen … Continued
August 14, 2017

Grand Jury Clears Officer Hurst

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, November 1, a criminal grand jury in Mobile has decided that no criminal charges will be filed against Mobile Police Department Officer Harold Hurst in the shooting death of Michael Moore. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said in a statement, “Today marked another point in this tragic situation. Our … Continued
November 4, 2016

Black Lives Matter Birmingham Will Host Vigil on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, September 22, 2016, members of Black Lives Matter (BLM) Birmingham will host a Candlelight Vigil, Balloon Release & Prayer at Kelly Ingram Park to honor the life of Terrence Crutcher, the unarmed father of four who was killed by Tulsa, Oklahoma police on September 16. BLM activist … Continued
September 22, 2016

Alabama Reacts to Attack on Police in Baton Rouge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17, 2016: Three police officers are dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after another attack by militants. Four other officers were hit in the gun battle, that someone later posted a video of on the internet. One militant was also killed, and as of press time, authorities were … Continued
July 18, 2016

Republicans Head Toward Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 18, 2016, the Republican Convention is just a week away; but many questions remain. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry M. Lathan promised that she and the ALGOP staff will Tweet all the latest news from the convention. Chairman Lathan said on social media: “I will be live … Continued
July 12, 2016

Breitbart is Reporting that New Black Panther Party is Targeting Alabama for Takeover

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 10, Breitbart’s Aaron Klein is reporting that New Black Panther Party leader, Babu Omowale has announced that Alabama is among five states being targeted for a Black takeover by the group. Klein is reporting that Omowale when asked what his end game is replied: “The end game … Continued
July 11, 2016