The quest for stable government
Kings, be they philosophers or otherwise, can never provide the continuity needed to sustain development, growth, and the security needs of a modern state.
Democracy
Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy”
The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill.
Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition”
Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side.
Former Sen. Doug Jones to host a discussion on democracy
The event will begin at 12 p.m. EST/11 a.m. CST on Jan. 7, 2022. It will be streamed on the senator’s Twitter page.
January 6, 2022
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See recent postsVoting rights, culture wars and Lead Belly’s advice
"Instead of name-calling — which now passes for political dialogue — what about discussing the real problem?"
Alabama Arise calls for strengthening Voting Rights Act after Capitol attack
“Ensuring that every eligible voter can access the ballot must be a top priority to protect our democratic republic,” Robyn Hyden said.
“We will not be deterred,” Sewell says after insurrection at the Capitol
The day ended the only way that the day could have ended: with Biden being officially declared the winner of the Electoral College.
Ballot access reform is unlikely to get out of committee
Reports are that a bill to make it easier for minor party candidates and independents to get ballot access likely will not even get out of committee in its house of origin this session. Senate Bill 336 is sponsored by State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster. According to the synopsis: “Under existing law, to gain ballot … Continued
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See recent postsAmerican values leave no room for socialism
Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me the opportunity to reflect on a question as old as our nation itself: “What does it mean to be an American?” In the United States, we don’t define citizenship as being … Continued
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See recent postsALGOP House rule changes eliminate democracy
Elections have consequences. In Alabama, the consequence is the death of democracy. Or, at least, it will be if the Republicans who increased their supermajority stronghold in the state Legislature in November have their way. On Monday, APR received a copy of Republicans’ proposed rules changes for the upcoming 2019 legislative session. The changes are … Continued