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McLure supports public prayer at high school football games

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General candidate Sam McLure called for solidarity with Lee County Board of Education officials and students after they were targeted by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. The Lee County Board of Education banned their traditional public prayer before Football games after receiving a complaint from the Freedom … Continued
September 28, 2017

Parker Asks That Judicial Canon Limiting Speech Be Declared Unconstitutional

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday October 25, 2016, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R) has asked the Federal court to rule on the merits of his constitutional challenge to Judicial Canon 3(A)(6) and the automatic removal provision requiring that any judge charged by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke … Continued
October 26, 2016

JIC Dismisses Complaint Against Justice Parker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, October 21, 2016 the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) dismissed the complaint filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) against Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R). Parker is being represented by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “We are pleased that the complaint … Continued
October 24, 2016

Court Upholds Ban on PAC-to-PAC Transfers

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, a Federal appeals court upheld Alabama’s ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers. The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in favor of the State in the case of The Alabama Democratic Conference v. Strange. SEE … Continued
September 28, 2016

Republicans Want to Limit Spending, Fundraising, Free Speech

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would severely limit the First Amendment and the spirit of Citizens United, by limiting funds raised or spent on campaigns and issues. SB356 and HB404 Sponsored respectively by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Mike Jones would, “regulate the disclosure, raising, and … Continued
March 31, 2016

Planting Flag for Freedom Everywhere 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The latest motion filed by Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney Lance Bell in Hubbard’s felony criminal case indicates he will attempt to have me take the stand in Lee County in an effort to force me to reveal confidential sources referenced in my reporting. Any reporter worth his salt knows … Continued
January 25, 2016

Have Gun, Will Travel. Sadly.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter President Barack Obama, entering the final year of his presidency, likely knows the power he wields. It’s a power that keeps Alabama’s U.S. Sens. Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions red in the face. It’s a power that has Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley making claims against the president that are … Continued
January 6, 2016

McCutcheon Defends Private Money in the Political Process

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, the Reformers Caucus released a statement warning that, “The power of excessive money in our political system threatens the integrity of our democracy.” This message conflicts with those who oppose limits on money, which they view as limits on Free Speech. The Alabama Political Reporter … Continued
December 3, 2015

Palmer Votes for Pro-Life Resolution Affecting Washington, DC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 21, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted for a resolution to reject a Washington DC directive which would limit the rights of Pro-Life groups and businesses in our Nation’s Capital City. US Representative Palmer said in a statement: “The right to life and the right to free … Continued
April 23, 2015