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Saban, 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

September 3, 2020

John Lewis, the giant

“I thought you would be taller.” Those words, embarrassingly enough, were the first I said to Rep. John Lewis. This was five years ago, inside the Selma Interpretive Center, for an interview as part of coverage of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery march. Despite meeting and interviewing — and becoming friends … Continued

July 20, 2020

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

Gov. Kay Ivey is a game changer

Gov. Kay Ivey has become an awesome game changer within Alabama politics. As the third most popular governor within the United States, Ivey has earned the trust and respect from the nation. Most significantly, Ivey has surrounded herself with a sphere of influence of trusted persons, who are willing to fight for the state of … Continued

March 19, 2019

The sanctity of life

I am proudly pro-life. Millions of Americans are as well. The sanctity of human life is immeasurable, and the countless Americans who feel the same way should not have their voices silenced or their opinions rebuked in the mistaken claim of freedom of choice. Since I have been in Congress, I have consistently stood up … Continued

January 21, 2019

Selma bridge dispute continues on

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There will be a bridge crossing celebration in Selma this weekend – marking the 52nd anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march that helped ignite a movement in America that led to the 1965 Voting Rights Act – but a beef between organizers and city officials has prompted significant changes. … Continued

March 1, 2017

Last Day of Hubbard Trial More Witnesses Were on Hand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Perhaps the most damning piece of evidence in the trial of Mike Hubbard, was the proffer he signed in March, 2014. Certainly, when Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, revealed that Hubbard’s dead “close” friend was actually alive, that was the final nail in his coffin. After Hubbard, the State called … Continued

June 22, 2016

Byrne Supports Honoring Voting Rights Marches

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 4, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced in a statement that a bipartisan resolution led by US Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) commemorating the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution would call for the issuance of a … Continued

March 6, 2015

Senate Passes Gold Medal Bill for Voting Rights Marchers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma), who grew up in Selma, applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of S517. The bipartisan bill Rep. Sewell introduced in the House awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the voting rights marchers who braved violence to march from Selma to Montgomery. Their courage … Continued

March 5, 2015