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Human Rights Campaign endorses Doug Jones

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Repoter The Human Rights Campaign announced that it was endorsing Democratic candidate Doug Jones for U.S. Senate. Jones is running against former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). Judge Moore has often clashed with the gay rights group over the years. “Doug Jones has pledged to serve all Alabamians, including … Continued
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October 17, 2017

Tankersley Exit Interview Part 2: No rules, no order

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Our State needs so much help. There is such a lack of confidence in our elected leaders. The Ethics Commission can help restore that lost confidence,” said Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley in a recent interview with the Alabama Political Reporter. Tankersley Exit Interview Part 1: Success, collusion, and dismay … Continued
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August 1, 2017

Ivey signs Adoption Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 24 into law. HB24, sponsored by State Representative Rich Wingo (R-Tuscaloosa) protects the religious liberties of faith-based adoption agencies. The bill protects the rights of the faith based organizations that they can not be forced to place … Continued
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May 4, 2017

Todd Promises Reforms if Elected Speaker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most of the Alabama members of the Alabama House of Representatives are straight, male, Republican men. But, that is not deterring the only gay, female, Democrat from declaring her candidacy to be the next Speaker of the House. Not only has State Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) publicly announced her … Continued
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June 22, 2016

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 19, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton, released a statement thanking the Human Rights Campaign for their endorsement in the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Secretary Clinton said, “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign—the nation’s largest organization working to … Continued
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January 21, 2016

Ethics Commission Approves Lawmaker’s Advocacy for Employer

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a 4 to 1 vote, the Alabama Ethics Commission approved an opinion that permits State Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) to advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in the legislature, as well as sponsor a vote on legislation affecting the LGBT community, while serving … Continued
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August 11, 2015