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ACLU’s Susan Watson has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 2, 2016 the Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson passed away from a short illness. On Friday, ACLU Alabama announced in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Executive Director, Susan Watson. Words are not enough … Continued

December 6, 2016

Sewell Responds to Court Decision Invalidating North Carolina’s Voter ID Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 30, 2016, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) called the federal appeals court ruling striking down the state of North Carolina’s voter ID law a great victory for American Democracy. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “The court ruling by the 4th Circuit on Friday striking down North … Continued

August 2, 2016

Roby Says Domestic Abuse Cannot Be Tolerated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (Rt from Montgomery) spoke out on the issue of domestic violence on Tuesday, September 16. Roby said that tolerating abuse indirectly condones the crime and inhibits victims’ willingness to seek help. Rep. Roby said, “As a society, we cannot tolerate domestic violence. When abusers are … Continued

September 17, 2014