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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

“Silent Cal” Said A Lot

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Ninety years ago, President Calvin Coolidge addressed many of the problems we face today, from widespread fear and intolerance to the threats against free speech, freedom of the press and equal protection under the law. For a man whose nickname was “Silent Cal,” he wrote volumes about our great … Continued

October 13, 2016

Is Justice Parker Next?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 30, 2016, the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) won a major victory when the Court of the Judiciary suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore through the remainder of his term. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) may have already picked out its next conservative jurist to purge: Associate … Continued

October 4, 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

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