Tuberville’s racist comments were deplorable, but far from original
Since the founding of the country, lazy and dumb politicians have used racial fears to win cheap votes.
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Alabama probate judge removed from bench for racist, sexist comments
Talladega Probate Judge Randy Jinks was accused by employees in his office of creating a hostile work environment.
ALFA: Brooks sought our endorsement, immigration comments offensive to farmers
An ALFA spokesman said Brooks actively sought the organization's endorsement and became critical when he didn't get it.
Merrill defends social media comments, questions motives of Black Lives Matter movement
During the interview, he blamed most of the uproar on “liberal, white women” who have “attacked” him on social media.
Democratic women condemn comments on Gov. Kay Ivey’s appearance
“These comments are disrespectful, inappropriate in every way, and represent a broader culture of casual sexism,” read a joint statement from four Democratic women.
SPLC: Ivey’s statements on absentee balloting “irresponsible”
The Southern Poverty Law Center condemned Governor Kay Ivey’s comments saying she would not advocate for “no-excuse absentee voting” during the COVID-19 outbreak, calling her comments “irresponsible.” Currently, to receive an absentee ballot, the voter must submit a valid reason as to why they are unable or unwilling to vote at a polling place. “No-excuse” … Continued
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See recent postsTrump smacks around Jeff Sessions — again
Donald Trump couldn’t hold back any longer. After weeks of holding back comments on the Alabama Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Trump took aim at his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, on Wednesday, a day after Sessions finished second but forced a primary runoff with Tommy Tuberville. “This is what happens to someone who loyally … Continued
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See recent postsA white mayor isn’t the answer for Montgomery; neither is a black mayor.
A black mayor will ruin the city of Montgomery. I know this to be true because I read it in Facebook comments. See, what will happen, according to Al O’Neil, is that the blacks will “revert back to more violent activities because they think they have a mayor that will condone reckless behaviors.” And the … Continued
Two city leaders resign after mayor’s anti-LGBTQ comments
Two Carbon Hill city councilmen have resigned after their mayor made online comments about killing gay people, transgender people, “baby killers” and “socialists.” The resignations of District 1 councilman McClain Burrough and District 4 councilman Chandler Gann were accepted during the city’s council meeting on Monday. An explanation for their resignations was not mentioned during … Continued
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See recent postsDon’t blame the kids for the racism they’re taught
What could have possessed those Hoover school kids to talk in such an awful way? I couldn’t possibly guess, but there they were on the video uploaded to social media over the weekend. A bunch of white high school kids from Hoover’s Spain Park High, sitting around drinking and discussing — in something less than … Continued