freedom

Why is the First Amendment the Greatest Threat to Terrorism?

Deborah Love, Executive Director Eagle Forum of Alabama In the wake of the terror attack this weekend in Orlando, our hearts go out to the family and friends who lost their loved ones. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to remain with those injured as well as their family and friends. The facts show that … Continued

June 16, 2016

Foundation for Moral Law Condemns Georgia Governor’s Veto of Religious Freedom Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, March 28, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (R) vetoed Georgia House Bill 757. The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law condemned the decision by Gov. Deal. Deal was pressured to veto the bill by many members of the corporate community including Coke, Disney, and the NFL. Foundation President … Continued

March 29, 2016

Shelby Tells Lynch the Second Amendment is an Individual Right

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 20, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) told US Attorney General Loretta Lynch that the Senate Appropriations Committee would not allow the Justice Department to use their funding to implement President Obama’s controversial executive actions on gun control. Senator Shelby said, “As Chairman of this Subcommittee, I … Continued

January 21, 2016

State Leaders Respond to Obama’s Executive Gun Control Announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 5, President Obama announced a series of executive orderes regarding the purchase of guns and additional funding for mental illness, while making it more difficult for Americans to sell guns unless they obtain a gun dealer’s license from the federal government. At the state level, many Alabama … Continued

January 6, 2016

Palmer, Aderholt, and Byrne Critical of Obama’s Executive Orders on Firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 5 U.S. Representatives Gary Palmer (R from Hoover), Robert Aderholt (R from Haleyville) and Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) all issued statement critical of President Barack H. Obama’s effort to subvert Congress and the Constitution to restrict Americans right to purchase, possess and sell guns. Representative … Continued

January 6, 2016

America is Still the Light of the World

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) A few weeks ago, I was holding a town hall meeting on Facebook where I answered questions from my constituents. Most of the questions related to issues like local transportation projects, illegal immigration, and the fight against terrorism. One question really stuck out to me though. Raymond asked me how … Continued

December 22, 2015

Alabama Congressional Delegation Reflects on Anniversary of Nation’s Birth

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday was the Fourth of July, and many members of Congress, including most of the Alabama Delegation in the US House of Representatives, took the time to post messages to their constituents and followers on social media. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote: “I love America because it truly is a … Continued

July 6, 2015

Roby Comments on House Vote to Repeal IPAB

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 23, Congresswoman Martha Roby said that the US House of Representatives is monitoring the Supreme Court’s upcoming vote on the fate of Obamacare subsidies and announced that the House has voted to repeal the controversial IPAB Board, provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care … Continued

June 24, 2015

Health and Human Services Subcommittee Passes HB56

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15 House Bill 56 passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee following a public hearing with a favorable report. The subcommittee is chaired by Senator Jim McClendon (R from Springville). HB56 is sponsored by State Representative Jim Hill (R from Odenville). Rep. Hill said that the … Continued

April 16, 2015

Editorial: Legislature Threatens Press Freedoms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter has learned that the leadership of the Republican Super Majority is attempting to insert language into the rules of the State legislature that would give the leadership the power to deny press credentials to any members of the press… with a heavy emphasis on denying … Continued

January 13, 2015