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Alabama Voter’s Coalition Is Urging Democratic Leaders to Unite

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Voter’s Coalition votes has requested a special meeting with State Democratic Leaders to attempt to mend fences between the Alabama Democratic Party, the Alabama Democratic Conference, and the Alabama Democratic Majority. The Alabama Voter’s Coalition executive committee has issued a written statement announcing that it has voted … Continued
February 14, 2014

Alabama’s Leaders Recognize Veterans on Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama has the highest veteran population on a percentage basis of any state. Governor Bentley and other Alabama leaders took a moment on this Veterans Day, a holiday that began in Alabama, to salute the service of those veterans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Facebook, “On Veterans … Continued
November 13, 2013

Democrats Respond to Landmark Shelby County Supreme Court Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of Shelby County in the Shelby County Versus Holder ruling striking down Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party were quick to respond to the ruling. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell … Continued
June 26, 2013

Editorial: Democrats’ Civil War Threatens Party’s Future Viability

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For decades Democrats in Alabama won elections because they campaigned on a platform that they were different from Teddy Kennedy and most national Democrats.  Voters would vote for Ronald Reagan or one of the Bushs in one election and two years later vote for Don Seigelman and reelect their … Continued
April 22, 2013

Chairman Kennedy Rallies for Pro-Choice with Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday at noon the Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party Mark Kennedy addressed a pro-choice  rally with Planned Parenthood and their allies in front of the Alabama Capital demanding that the Alabama Senate vote no on the Women’s Health and Safety Act, House Bill 57. Chairman Kennedy said, … Continued
April 4, 2013

Alabama Legislature Passes Women’s Health and Safety Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the Alabama Senate passed the Women’s Health and Safety Act.  After 11:00 pm on Tuesday night the Alabama House of Representatives approved the amendment that was added by the Alabama Senate. HB 57 will now go on to the Governor for his signature.  The motion to concur … Continued
April 3, 2013

Pro Choice Rally at Capital

By Brandon Moseley Alabama  Political Reporter Planned Parenthood Southeast has announced in a press release that they and their allies plan to gather in Montgomery for Women’s Day on Tuesday April 2. The pro-choice groups said in their statement, “Planned Parenthood Southeast will gather with supporters from across Alabama at the State House to rally … Continued
April 2, 2013

Democrats Voices for Change Leadership Summit Will be at Alabama State University April 6

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama College Democrats will host their third annual convention and leadership summit at Alabama State University on April 6, 2013. The event is geared specifically to students in high school and college. The theme of this year’s event will be “Voices for Change,” celebrating the past 50 years … Continued
March 8, 2013

Senator Fielding Welcomed in Senate Republican Caucus: Mark Kennedy Calls him a Liar

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Senator Jerry Fielding of Senate District 11 announced on Thursday that he would be leaving the Alabama Democratic Party and joining the Alabama Republican Party effective immediately. Sen. Fielding was elected as a state Senator in 2010.  Fielding’s district includes parts of Calhoun, Coosa, Elmore, and Talladega … Continued
October 5, 2012