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Justice Department says Equal Rights Amendment deadline has passed, fight continues

The U.S. Department of Justice’s opinion is that the deadline has passed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, a finding supported by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.  U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala, and others, however, say the protections for women are needed, and Alabama’s fight against its passage is misguided.   The Equal Rights Amendment, if … Continued
January 10, 2020

Applications open for 7th Congressional District internship program

The 7th Project announced today the opening of the application process for the 2020 Congressional Summer Internship Program. The Congressional Internship Program gives college students who are residents of Alabama’s 7th District with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need the opportunity to participate in a four-week Congressional internship in the Washington, D.C. office of … Continued
November 13, 2019

What will our Congressional districts look like after the 2020 Census

Preparations are being made to take the 2020 Census. This process is not just a fun game to spell out demographic changes and interesting tidbits about us as Americans. It is a very important mandate dictated by the Constitution. The number of people counted determines how many seats each state has in Congress. Thus, it … Continued
January 16, 2019

President Obama approves Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Today, Monday, January 16, 2017, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement, much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. US Attorney General Loretta Lynch was in Birmingham this weekend to remember … Continued
January 16, 2017

Young Democrats Debate Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Young Democrats across Alabama hosted public watch parties for the last presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Wednesday night. The Alabama Young Democrats, a statewide organization, along with members of their Birmingham, East Alabama and North-Central Alabama chapters, hosted a joint watch party with the Hillary … Continued
October 21, 2016

Weather Strikes Christmas in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For many Alabamians, Christmas 2015 was overshadowed by the severe weather that struck flooding creeks and spawning tornados. Early on Christmas Day, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a state of emergency for all 67 Counties due to the severe weather. South West Birmingham and Midfield were struck by … Continued
December 28, 2015

Sewell and Pelosi Visit Troops in Afghanistan on Mother’s Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a statement to announce that she was part of a bi-partisan delegation including Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to Afghanistan.  The two-day trip included visits to the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar.  The delegation visited with troops on Mother’s Day weekend … Continued
May 16, 2012

Sewell Announces Federal Funds for 7th District Projects

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONGOMERY-Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma made a string of announcements in the past week of federal funds that have recently been awarded to projects in the Seventh District. The University of West Alabama (UWA) was awarded $235,543 from the U.S. Department of Education under the Minority Science … Continued
May 1, 2012

Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Joins President Obama at JOBS Act Bill Signing Ceremony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that President Barack Obama signed the JOBS Act into law at the White House. Rep. Sewell was present for the bill signing ceremony for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. Rep. Sewell said, “I applaud the … Continued
April 9, 2012