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A tunnel too far?

My colleague Josh Moon last week wrote a truthful (if scathing) column about the legacy of former governor George C. Wallace. After laying out his case about how Wallace used racism as a political prop, Moon ended the column this way: “And that is why George Wallace’s name shouldn’t be on any public building.” I agree. … Continued
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June 18, 2020
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Centennial birthday offers opportunity to reflect upon parallel journeys of Gov. George C. Wallace and the State of Alabama

August 25th of this year marks the centennial of my father’s birth, and the occasion offers an appropriate opportunity for us to reflect not only upon his life and career, but upon the history of our state, as well. Born seven years before Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, George C. Wallace grew up in a rural … Continued
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August 22, 2019

Speaker Joe McCorquodale has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives had a moment of silence for former Speaker of the House Joe McCorquodale (D) who passed away early on Tuesday. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) wrote in a statement: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden death of … Continued
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April 19, 2017

Zeigler Defends Speech to Secessionist Group

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 21, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) responded to criticism leveled at him by the Southern Poverty Law Center for speaking on Thursday, September 17, to the pro-secession group, “The League of the South.” Auditor Zeigler spoke back at the criticism: “The Southern Political Correctness Center is … Continued
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September 22, 2015