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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Alabama’s unsung economic heroes

Without the Hispanic community, Alabama would be a lesser place — economically weaker, culturally poorer, and socially diminished.

September 18, 2024

Chicken plant buses in Albertville stir misconceptions about immigrants

Politicians used the situation to opine about illegal immigration despite no indications of a connection.

August 12, 2024

Report: Alabama among states with most workers earning less than $15 an hour

Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would benefit 896,551 workers in Alabama, according to the report.

March 23, 2022

Saraland pastor elected Southern Baptist Convention president

Saraland pastor Ed Litton's election stopped efforts by a more conservative faction to take control of the denomination.

June 16, 2021

An inconvenient reality

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s time for a lesson in reality. Actually, that’s not accurate. This is a lesson in how reality becomes distorted. Usually, purposefully distorted in order to feed a convenient narrative. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange tried a little distorted reality last week, when he started criticizing everyone – and by … Continued

October 16, 2017

Winn calls for leadership change at the Alabama Democratic Party

By Luther Winn, Jr. The African American and Hispanic communities have reached an impasse in regards to the Alabama Democratic Party. A metaphorical pitchfork in the road of sorts….with questions before the Democratic Party that must be asked, such as: Where do we go from here? Is this the party for us? Do we stay … Continued

November 29, 2016

Dr. King’s Legacy Depends On You

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, we took a day out of our schedules to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless advocate for socioeconomic justice and equal rights at a time of tremendous upheaval in our nation’s history. Dr. King shared his dream with America … Continued

January 19, 2016

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Last week we discussed the presidential race. The GOP race for the nomination has been one of the most illuminating in history. Never before have political novices been the frontrunners. It is obvious that voters prefer an outsider with no governmental experience. Donald Trump and Ben Carson would both … Continued

January 13, 2016