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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Ideal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3rd, 1968, the night … Continued
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January 16, 2017
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Dr. King’s Legacy Depends On You

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, we took a day out of our schedules to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless advocate for socioeconomic justice and equal rights at a time of tremendous upheaval in our nation’s history. Dr. King shared his dream with America … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Southern Heritage Groups Oppose Removal of Old South Mural from Jefferson County Court House

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Generations of Southerners have honored and often romanticized about the Confederate Soldiers who fought for Alabama and the other Southern States in the Civil War.  The war and the subsequent Northern military occupation led to more glorification of the “good ole days” of the antebellum South.  This was … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Carson to Speak in Alabama

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Presidential Primary Season is heating up in Alabama.  GOP Presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson will be in town for the Grid Iron Men’s Conference where he is one of the speakers.  Dr. Carson will be back on June 28, to speak at the Christianity in America Celebration … Continued
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June 19, 2015

Sewell Says Federal Investigation in Ferguson Continues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On November 24, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) said that the federal investigation into the slaying of armed robbery suspect Michael Brown by Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson continues after the Missouri grand jury found no credible evidence that Officer Wilson committed any crime. Rep. Sewell … Continued
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December 2, 2014

Two Alabama Republican “Races to Watch”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 8, the Republican State Leadership Committee’s (RSLC) Future Majority Project and “Right Women, Right Now” initiatives both announced their “14 in ’14 Races to Watch” during the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) Northeast Regional Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. Although the meeting focused on Republican opportunities to … Continued
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September 10, 2014

Holmes Makes More Headlines For Comments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Perhaps the most memorable events of this legislative session has been politically incorrect comments by Rep. Alvin Holmes (D) from Montgomery.  Rep. Holmes attempted to clarify his position on marriage in a recent radio interview.  Rep. Holmes somehow managed to include a reference to man and mule marriage in … Continued
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April 15, 2014

Holmes Tells Fox News that Clarence Thomas is an Uncle Tom

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It was a typical day in the legislature.  The Alabama House of Representatives was conducting routine business.  Alabama State Representative John Merrill (R) from Tuscaloosa was at the podium to explain routine legislation he had sponsored updating the state licensing requirements for surveyors and engineers.  This was an entirely … Continued
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February 26, 2014