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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

Byrne supports Senate Republicans police reform bill

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Wednesday announced that he was supporting of Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and Senate Republicans’ plan to reform policing in this country, the JUSTICE Act. “I applaud Senator Tim Scott for his leadership on the #JUSTICEAct, and I hope Congress will come together in a bipartisan manner to pass this … Continued
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June 18, 2020
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Who will stand and lead?

Alabama is beset by a worldwide pandemic, economic collapse and a growing cry for social justice for its black citizens. Anyone of these crises alone would require superior leadership of conscience, fortitude and political skill. But at this moment, who is leading? The silence of the state’s top leaders is troubling but speaks to the … Continued
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June 17, 2020

Birmingham drops riot charge against comedian

The city of Birmingham on Wednesday dropped a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot against comedian Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson.  Johnson was charged in connection with a peaceful protest on May 31 that resulted in destruction of property and an attempt to pull down the Confederate monument. “Thank you to the city of Birmingham — the … Continued
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June 17, 2020
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Mo Brooks: The voice of the Alabama Republican Party

The voice of the Alabama Republican Party thinks George Floyd was a “druggie” and a “thug” whose death shouldn’t cause outrage — and that homosexuality is a choice for which an employer should be able to fire you.  Those are the bat-guano insane ramblings of ALGOP’s most vocal, most outspoken member: Congressman Mo Brooks.  The … Continued
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June 17, 2020
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Keeping our heads

These last few weeks have riveted the country’s attention on police brutality.  The murder of George Floyd was an atrocity, and unfortunately it’s not the first one.  As we have so often in our history, it’s time for America to respond with appropriate and reasonable reform.  It’s not time to lose our heads, however. The … Continued
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June 16, 2020

Black Lives Matter rally scheduled for Saturday in Huntsville

A rally for Black Lives Matter is being held at Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on Saturday, June 20, at 4 p.m., sponsored by North Alabama Area Labor Council. “The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota in late May has sparked protests and uprisings across the country,” said the organization in a press release. “This … Continued
June 15, 2020

Mobile County Democratic party calls for simpler, safer voting

Friday, the Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee released a statement calling for easier voting ahead of the July 14 party runoff elections and looking ahead to the November 3 general election. “The Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee joins the Mobile City Council and our local legislators in calling for simpler, safer voting, for which no … Continued
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June 11, 2020

Jacksonville State considers renaming Bibb Graves Hall

As municipalities and schools across the South grapple with monuments devoted to the Confederacy post-George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer, Jacksonville State University looks toward its own Bibb Graves Hall, named for the former governor and Klu Klux Klan member.  Matthew Reeves, a 2020  graduate of JSU, started an online petition … Continued
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June 10, 2020