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Why should Will Dismukes resign?

Will Dismukes and his love for all things confederacy aren't an outlier in the Alabama Republican Party. The party has sought those voters. It has encouraged those views. It has backed legislation supporting those insane beliefs.
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July 28, 2020
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This is who we are

That noose in the garage — that’s us.  The Confederate statues all over the place and the ignorant law protecting them — that’s us.  The racist state constitution that openly discusses its intention to deprive Black citizens — that’s us.  The overwhelming support for a president who has built his campaign and his presidency on … Continued
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June 23, 2020
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The Ivey Plan: do nothing, claim everything

There’s a recipe for being a successful governor of Alabama. Do nothing. Promote no legislation. Take no controversial stands. Avoid debates. Do lots of no-question photo-ops. Just stay out of sight and out of mind. In other words, the Kay Ivey Plan. There has rarely been a governor do less than Kay Ivey, while she … Continued
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April 26, 2018

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
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October 9, 2017

State Representative prefiles bill to repeal Monument Preservation Act

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — State Representative Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, filed a bill last week to repeal the Monument Preservation Act that passed the Legislature earlier this year. The controversial bill passed out of the Legislature at the last minute and was host to multiple re-writes and committee meetings. It prohibits any … Continued
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August 28, 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
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Confederate monuments debate is easy

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The debate over Confederate monuments doesn’t seem so hard. On one side there are people saying, “Hey, that guy who you’ve memorialized in your town square, he enslaved my ancestors and led a traitorous revolt against America in a desperate attempt to continue to enslave my ancestors – maybe … Continued
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August 18, 2017

Birmingham votes Tuesday for Mayor, City Council, School Board

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, voters in Birmingham go to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Board.  Unlike State, County, or Judicial elections, municipal elections are non-partisan. Longtime incumbent William Bell (D) is seeking a third term as Mayor.  Bell was a member of the … Continued
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August 18, 2017