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They’re scaring me

Alabama has more than its share of Donald Trump apologists and sycophants. And they’re kind of scary. Why can’t we have at least one or two Republicans who understand that Donald Trump is just scamming voters and isn’t a true Republican and aren’t afraid to say it? Why isn’t there one Republican from Alabama who … Continued
September 26, 2019

Sewell: No one is above the law, including the president of the United State

Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) said that “no one is above the law” discussing an impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump (R) announced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California). “This is a sobering moment in our nation’s history, when the rule of law and constitutional duty require Congress to move swiftly … Continued
September 25, 2019

New name, same (alleged) corruption at HealthSouth

The name might be different but the corruption is the same for HealthSouth/Encompass.  Last week, the Department of Justice announced that it had reached an agreement with Encompass — which was used to be named HealthSouth before it changed its name to shirk off the stink of massive fraud under former CEO Richard Scrushy — … Continued
July 9, 2019

Faith leaders call for Puerto Rico pension protection, debt and disaster relief

Archbishop Roberto González, the Secretary General of the Puerto Rico Bible Society Reverend Heriberto Martínez and the island’s Catholic Charities head, Reverend Enrique Camacho, released a statement Friday calling for pension guarantees, debt relief and disaster assistance for the island on Friday. “This week, as the oversight board met and workers voted on new pension … Continued
June 19, 2019

Civil asset forfeiture bill passes House, but is it enough?

On Thursday, the Alabama House passed Senate Bill 191 that would increase transparency around civil asset forfeiture in the state. It now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for approval. “SB 191’s passage is a good first step toward bringing more transparency to Alabama’s civil asset forfeiture practices,” said Robyn Hyden, executive director of Alabama … Continued
May 31, 2019

Woodfin and Sewell remember Larry Langford

Tuesday, former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford died in a Birmingham area hospital. He was 72. Both Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) released statements of condolences on the passing of Langford. “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Mayor Larry Langford. Our hearts go out to the Langford … Continued
January 10, 2019

Langford has been released from prison

Friday, Judge L. Scott Coogler of the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling reducing the sentence of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford to time served. Mayor Langford arrived at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham Saturday night. “We welcome him home to his beloved city and urge everyone to join us in prayers for Mayor … Continued
December 31, 2018

Can Alabama’s one-party system deliver for all the people?

Alabama is a one-party state. For 136 years, the Democratic Party was the sole governing body which ruled the state under a one-party system. Voters switched sides in 2010, and now there is one-party control by Republicans. Of the many problems created by a one-party system are the elimination of checks and balances, disregard for … Continued
December 13, 2018