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Today is Robert E. Lee’s birthday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 15, 2018, is celebrated across the state of Alabama as General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Generations of Alabamians have revered the Virginian who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the War Between the States. Lee was born on Jan. 19, 1807. His father, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” … Continued
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January 15, 2018
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Why not white?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Labor Day celebrations began at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. It became a national holiday in 1884, a time of abject poverty for many and spectacular prosperity for a few. Over time, the holiday became the unofficial end of summer and also the date when … Continued
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September 4, 2017

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
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August 23, 2017

State sues Birmingham to protect Confederate monuments

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that his office has filed suit in Jefferson County Circuit Court against the City of Birmingham and Mayor William Bell for violating state law by constructing barriers to deliberately obscure the Confederate Veterans Monument in Linn Park. Attorney … Continued
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August 17, 2017

154th Anniversary of Gettysburg and Vicksburg

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter One hundred and fifty-four years ago, one southern army was throwing its best troops at Union lines that would not buckle under the weight of the massed Confederate might. Meanwhile, another large Confederate Army was trapped in Vicksburg and was slowly starving. By the Fourth of July, Lee’s Army … Continued
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June 30, 2017
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An apology for white people

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter We know the truth, and we should feel worse about it. I’m talking about white people in Alabama (and other states too, I presume). We like to pretend a lot that the wink-and-nod racism that’s a daily part of life in this State is surprising to us. But it’s … Continued
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June 21, 2017

Democrats ask Ivey to stop Memorials Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, April 28, 2017, Alabama House Democrats called on Governor Kay Ivey (R) to reject Senate Bill 60, which is sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). The Memorial Preservations Act is designed to protect Alabama’s cultural and historical heritage from the emotional whims of the mayors and city councils … Continued
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May 1, 2017

Today is Confederate Memorial Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 24, 2017, is Confederate Memorial Day. State offices are closed in remembrance of the soldiers and sailors who died defending the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.) during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. The President of the Southern Historical Protection Group Mike Williams said in a … Continued
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April 24, 2017

Memorial Act of 2017 gets favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Alabama House State Government Committee gave a favorable report to House Bill 349 the Memorial Preservation Act, sponsored by state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). The President of the Southern Historical Protections Group Mike Williams told The Alabama Political Reporter, “With all of the … Continued
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March 10, 2017
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For Selma to grow, things must change

By Mayor Darrio Melton Growing up inI never thought I would have the opportunity to be elected mayor. I always had a passion for this city, and I’ve spent my life working in the church and on all levels of government to try to make it a better place for all of us. Selma comes … Continued
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February 23, 2017