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Frank Johnson: the Legend and the Free State of Winston

Those of us who are Baby Boomers remember the tumultuous times of the 1960’s. We lived through the Civil Rights revolution. Those of us who grew up here in the Heart of Dixie witnessed the transpiring of racial integration first hand. Most of the crusades and struggles occurred here in Alabama, especially Montgomery. A good … Continued
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October 24, 2018

Transgender former student sues Huntsville City Schools

A former student who is transgender sued Huntsville City Schools last week. The lawsuit filed in federal court by Zelda Menefee alleges the school district failed to act when she was harassed, physically assaulted and bullied because she was transgender, and that administrators ignored the actions. Menefee, 19, said the bullying was so bad — … Continued
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September 19, 2018

Foundation for Moral Law attorney says Justice Department will protect religious liberty

Wednesday, The Department of Justice announced the “Place to Worship Initiative,” which will focus on protecting the ability of houses of worship and other religious institutions to build, expand, buy, or rent facilities—as provided by the land use provisions of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Foundation for Moral Law attorney Matt … Continued
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June 15, 2018

Tom Parker claims victory over SPLC

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker on Tuesday claimed a final victory in his battle against the Southern Poverty Law Center after federal Judge Keith Watkins gave final approval to an order protecting judicial free speech rights. The Court found that Canon 3A(6) as presently constituted facially violates the First Amendment to the United States … Continued
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June 13, 2018

State, Mo Brooks sue to block counting of immigrants in 2020 census

It’s long been feared Alabama might lose a congressional seat when reapportionment happens after the 2020 census, but Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Congressman Mo Brooks said that wouldn’t be a possibility if the U.S. Census Bureau would stop counting people who immigrated illegally to the United States in the census. The AG’s office — … Continued
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May 23, 2018
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This is why women are so mad

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Donna Dunlap just wanted to work. She just wanted to go to a job each day, do what was asked of her, earn enough money to support herself and family and then go home. Maybe a periodic raise, maybe someone could toss an “atta girl” her way. But that’s … Continued
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January 17, 2018