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House Bill 498, which would outlaw designated free-speech zones on college campuses, was approved by the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday and is now awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Matt Fridy, R-Montevallo, had a bipartisan 24-1 vote in the Senate and a 73-26 vote in the House. “Free speech is the … Continued

Free speech zones, meant to move certain discussions away from where they could offend listeners, or be heard at all. Speech codes, meant to limit acceptable topics to an ever-shrinking list of progressive-leaning beliefs. And heckler’s vetoes, meant to give the power of censorship to a loud minority. These tactics and others are part of … Continued

The Giffords Law Center recently released Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks for all 50 states based on their gun laws. Alabama was among 22 states that receive an F for their lack of gun control legislation. In 2018 state legislatures passed 67 new laws in 26 states limiting their citizens’ Second Amendment rights. The … Continued

Friday, the Alabama Republican Party held their annual Summer Dinner at the Bryant Center in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that it has been 25 years since the Alabama Republican Party has held one of bi-annual meetings in Tuscaloosa. “I can not be prouder or more humble to represent you, both on … Continued

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter In Texas this week, students on college campuses can now conceal carry guns. To class. In their dorms. Wherever. That is crazy, but that’s how it is now. I got an email from a Jacksonville State University student who is concerned the same could happen here in Alabama. It … Continued