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British waffling on death penalty will have global repercussions

For over half a century, abolitionists have wielded the United Kingdom’s conscientious, consistent, civilized opposition to capital punishment – in all cases and all circumstances – as a powerful argument to end the ignominious practice in their own countries and states, too. This may be about to end. In a fiery column for The Independent with a blistering chyron-style … Continued
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July 26, 2018
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Why is the state takeover of Montgomery’s schools so shady?

There was much hand-wringing inside the Gordon Persons Building in downtown Montgomery on Wednesday, as interim state superintendent Ed Richardson and — for some reason not fully explained — Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange held a press conference to discuss the “dire state” of Montgomery’s public schools. They might as well have been selling special skillets … Continued
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April 12, 2018

Alabama’s leaders respond to New York City terror attack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, who had sworn loyalty to ISIS, rented a truck from Home Depot and used it to run over pedestrians in a park in New York City’s lower Manhattan. Eight people are dead, including several Argentinians, and another eleven have serious injuries. The terrorist, Sayfullo … Continued
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November 2, 2017

Reaction to Barcelona attack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 17, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne and US Senate candidate, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore expressed their condolences to the people of Spain after ISIS attacked pedestrians in Barcelona  with bus attacks. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said on social media, “My heart breaks for … Continued
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August 21, 2017

Calhoun County GOP hosts forum for Senate Republican candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 10, 2017, the Calhoun County Republican Party hosted a forum for Republican Senate candidates. The county party only invited five of the ten candidates running. Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, former Christian Coalition President Dr. Randy Brinson, and State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) … Continued
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June 21, 2017

Roby reports on Afghanistan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) spoke on the floor of the US House of Representatives and said that President Trump (R) and Secretary of Defense James Mattis are wise to reevaluate American troop levels and the rules of engagement in Afghanistan. Congresswoman Roby recently led … Continued
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May 22, 2017

Byrne praises General Mattis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 2, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that he is looking forward to working with General Mattis. issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate retired Marine Corps General James “Mad Dog” Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense. Rep. Byrne said: “General … Continued
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December 5, 2016
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Grow up: Obamacare didn’t raise insurance rates, you did

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Let’s have a conversation about health care. Specifically, let’s talk about Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, and the cost of health insurance these days – a matter several people in this State say led to their vote for Donald Trump. If that sounds like you, let me begin … Continued
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December 1, 2016

Shelby honors the life and legacy of Mike Spann

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to reflect on the 15th anniversary of the death of Alabamian Johnny Micheal “Mike” Spann. Sen. Shelby said, “I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an Alabama patriot and American hero, Johnny … Continued
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November 18, 2016