SPLC responds to arrest of man carrying Confederate flag inside U.S. Capitol
Kevin Seefried and his son, Hunter, face multiple charges connected with their alleged part in the deadly Capitol riot.
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Bill filed to remove Confederate battle flag from Alabama’s state coat-of-arms
The current coat of arms contains a shield adorned with all five flags that have flown over the state.
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See recent postsAlvin Holmes pulled no punches
"A tireless advocate for the Black community and the most purposefully underestimated man in the history of Alabama politics."
Winfrey was proud to see NASCAR ban the Confederate flag
Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidate Adia Winfrey said Monday that as a daughter of Talladega, she was proud to see NASCAR ban the Confederate flag. “The last few weeks have marked some pretty major strides in our nation’s discussions around race and equality,” Winfrey said in a statement. “While President Trump continues to tweet his … Continued
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See recent postsYour 2018 quick voter’s guide
Newspapers across the state are producing lengthy pieces providing voters with in-depth explanations of candidates and amendments. That’s nice. But who has time for that? Here is your quick and easy voting guide, filled with the only info you really need to make a wise decision at the polls on Tuesday. Go vote! Governor: Walt … Continued
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See recent postsMLK statue long overdue at State Capitol
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued
A Failed Second Term
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was re-elected in November 2014, with an incredible landslide victory over former Congressman Parker Griffith. Bentley crushed his weak GOP Primary opponents and cruised to an easy victory over Griffith, refusing to debate along the way. From that glorious victory to the present, little … Continued
Zeigler Defends Speech to Secessionist Group
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 21, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) responded to criticism leveled at him by the Southern Poverty Law Center for speaking on Thursday, September 17, to the pro-secession group, “The League of the South.” Auditor Zeigler spoke back at the criticism: “The Southern Political Correctness Center is … Continued
Judge Dismisses Suit to Restore Confederate Flags to the State Capitol
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 8, Montgomery Circuit Judge Truman M. Hobbs dismissed a case against Gov. Robert Bentley (R) alleging that he illegally removed four Confederate flags from a Confederate Veteran’s memorial on the State capitol grounds. Judge Hobbs ruled that the plaintiffs were not harmed by the removal and … Continued
Save Our South Files Lawsuit to Protect Confederate Memorial in Birmingham
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 20 the Confederate Heritage groups, Save Our South, announced that they have filed a lawsuit and restraining order against the city of Birmingham in order to thwart efforts by the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board to remove the 110 year old Confederate Memorial in Linn Park. … Continued