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There’s still work to be done

Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis — a true freedom fighter and hero for civil rights and equality in our nation. It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past and be proud of how far … Continued
August 3, 2020

Like it or not, Senator Jones is a moderate

As a Democratic activist who hails from a deeply conservative area of Alabama, I get to hear perspectives from all over the political spectrum. One interesting thing I’ve noticed since the 2017 special election is that the liberals I often work with are more likely to express displeasure at the measurable aspects of Senator Jones’ … Continued
July 24, 2020

In memory of John Lewis

The day I was sworn into Congress, a man I had never met before but had heard a lot about and admired approached me to introduce himself and welcome me to the House.  His name was John Lewis.  He told me he was born and raised in Troy, Alabama, and though he lived and represented … Continued
July 22, 2020

Protestors deface Confederate monument in Birmingham

Angry protesters on Sunday tried to destroy a Confederate monument in Linn Park in Birmingham and successfully tore down a statue. The protesters defaced the Confederate monument, chipped away part of the concrete and pulled the wooden barrier off the base, according to WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham. The protestors successfully pulled down a statue … Continued
June 1, 2020

Remembering civil rights icon Rev. Joseph E. Lowery

Co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, SCLC, Rev. Joseph E. Lowery died on March 27, 2020.  He and his clerical brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisaged SCLC as the national platform needed to inveigh segregation, materialism, and militarism in the South and nation. King became the first SCLC president in 1957, a position … Continued
April 2, 2020

Human Rights Campaign announces new Alabama state director

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, announced on Tuesday that they hired Carmarion D. Anderson as their new Alabama state director. “I am excited to join the Human Rights Campaign, especially at a time when it is vital for us to pursue and protect LGBTQ rights in Alabama and throughout … Continued
September 30, 2019