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Could Trump rhetoric damage Alabama-German auto trade?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A German delegation made a stop in Montgomery on Wednesday, part of a multi-state visit to try and ensure future automotive business between the two countries. That business is particularly important to both Alabama and the German state of Baden-Württemberg, where Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut serves as minister of economic … Continued
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October 26, 2017
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Alabama’s gun law debate has left reality

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There are times when I wonder if this is real life, or if, instead, there’s a fairly significant portion of the country that’s pulling a prank on the rest of us. You know, just to see what we’ll do, and then laugh at our reactions to the absurdity. One … Continued
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October 25, 2017

Pike Road still hasn’t repaid Montgomery Public Schools

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Pike Road school system obviously believes strongly in finders keepers. Nearly a year after the system was notified by the Alabama State Department of Education that it was mistakenly sent more than $1.4 million that should have gone to Montgomery Public Schools, Pike Road still hasn’t repaid the … Continued
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October 24, 2017
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Abortion is legal; Jones, Moore can’t change that

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I am against abortion. That’s a bit of an odd statement coming from me, given my rather extensive record of progressive beliefs. Around these parts, I’m a “lib’rul” on the political scale, and I make no apologies for such. But I also don’t like the idea of abortion. I … Continued
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October 23, 2017

Why was Rep. Bradley Byrne at ASU?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There was a rare sighting Wednesday on the Alabama State University campus: a white Republican. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne stopped by the campus for a quick tour and to check in with his old Alabama Senate colleague, Quinton Ross, ASU’s new president. But the visit wasn’t simply a friendly … Continued
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October 19, 2017
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Why do cops and soldiers keep voting against themselves?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Of course, Donald Trump told the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson that her husband “knew what he signed up for” and referred to him only as “your guy.” It doesn’t matter where you stand politically. If you have possessed the ability to hear over the last year, whether … Continued
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October 19, 2017
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Roy Moore, Doug Jones tie nothing to celebrate

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s time that we had a little talk about Roy Moore. Messages came pouring in to me on social media Tuesday evening following the release of a Fox News poll that showed Moore in a statistical tie with Democratic challenger Doug Jones. There was great glee among the more … Continued
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October 18, 2017

New House committee to tackle waste

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There’s a new House committee focused on cutting waste and streamlining the budgeting process. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon announced the new committee, formally called the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility, at a press conference Tuesday. It will be chaired by Rep. Chris Pringle. “Its task is to give taxpayers the … Continued
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October 18, 2017
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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
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October 16, 2017
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The real crooks are wearing suits

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Hispanic immigrants were the problem. They were mooching off of the taxpayers, helping themselves to riches that they had no right pocketing. At least, that was the viewpoint of GOP House majority leader Micky Hammon. Ol’ Micky was so dadgum angry about the immigrants, he sponsored the most … Continued
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October 10, 2017