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Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example

Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”
January 7, 2022

Birmingham leads the way in LGBTQ equality, according to new report

Birmingham is a shining example of a city leading the way on LGBTQ inclusion in a difficult state according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Many states including Alabama have failed to pass LGBTQ-inclusive laws and policies, however cities are stepping in to ensure that all citizens are treated equally, according … Continued
November 22, 2019

Legislature ignoring charter school law

Our Montgomery lawmakers often labor long and hard at drafting a bill — and then ignoring what they wrote later on. There is no better example of this than the charter school law sponsored by Sen. Del Marsh and passed in 2015. This law sets up a 10-member charter school commission to govern charter schools. … Continued
July 8, 2019

Write-in candidate Mac Watson: Open letter to the voters of Alabama

By Mac Watson Husband, son, small business owner, write-in Senatorial candidate November 21, 2017 Dear Alabama voters: Seven weeks ago, I launched my campaign with a Facebook page, an email address, and a website. I launched my campaign because I felt that the people of Alabama deserve better than either of the candidates for Senate … Continued
November 22, 2017

Celebrating Labor Day in a Right-To-Work State

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Labor Day holiday has evolved over the years, according to the US Department of Labor. Honoring the Labor movement’s support of shorter hours, higher wages and to rally strikers grew organically throughout America during the 19th century. From Oregon to New York, workers and their families organized parades … Continued
September 4, 2016