Election Day is next week
This will be a memorable and historical election year. This 2020 pandemic year is hopefully only a once in a century event.
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Governor issues apology to surviving victim of 1963 Birmingham church bombing
The victims "most certainly deserve a sincere, heartfelt apology — an apology that I extend today without hesitation or reservation,” Ivey wrote.
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See recent postsSaban, Malzahn have led on COVID, social justice. They have the power to do more
It shouldn’t matter all that much what a couple of football coaches say and do when it comes to matters of racism and equality in this state, and around the country. But it does. It matters because we have, rightly or wrongly, hero worshipped football coaches for a long, long time now. Especially in Alabama, … Continued
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See recent postsLabor Day
Labor Day is upcoming on Monday. In bygone days it was the benchmark day for campaign season to start. Historically, Labor Day barbeques were events where political campaigns had their roots. Camp stew and barbequed pork were devoured while folks listened to politicians promise how they were going to bring home the pork. The most … Continued
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See recent postsWe have six living past governors. How are they doing?
Some of you may wonder how many past governors we have in Alabama who are still living and how they are doing. We have six living past governors. Former Gov. John Patterson is our oldest living chief executive. Patterson is 99 years old and living on his ancestral family farm in rural Tallapoosa County in … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama’s finest hour
Progress for unity comes in fits and starts, Sunday in Alabama was a giant leap forward and a day that helps define our future.
Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, released a statement Thursday applauding the decision to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis by allowing his body to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol. Lewis will make final crossing from Selma to Montgomery to lie in state in Montgomery, Sewell announced. “In this deeply sorrowful moment of … Continued
Leaders react to passing of Alabama native John Lewis
Below are several reactions from leaders about the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon.
July 18, 2020
Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis has died
"Our country has lost one of its most beloved Civil Rights leaders," said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.
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See recent postsThe clumsier, dumber George Wallace: Donald Trump
Be afraid, white people. The Blacks and Hispanics are coming for you. Coming for your children. Coming for your wives. And now, the police are being prevented from protecting you. They’re going to take your statues. They’re going to take your jobs. They’re going to take your rights. This is the message that the Trump … Continued