National Right to Life Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

National Right to Life endorses Bill Hightower

Former state Senator and First Congressional District candidate Bill Hightower, R-Alabama, announced open Wednesday, that his campaign has received the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC). The NRLC is the nation’s oldest and largest pro-life advocacy organization. The NRLC’s leadership called Hightower “a strong advocate for life” and a “leader in Alabama’s … Continued

May 21, 2020

Hobson vows to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood

Tuesday, congressional candidate Rich Hobson wrote an op-ed describing his passionate commitment to ending federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Hobson is critical of the Republican leadership in both the House and the Senate for what he considers to be their continual failure to put an end to federal funding for Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood is … Continued

May 30, 2018

US Senate votes down Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in a stunning defeat for Pro-Life Americans, the U.S. Senate failed to vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This law would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan was critical of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who voted against the pro-life … Continued

January 30, 2018

Senate Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Abortion Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to SB363, the Alabama Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act, which was sponsored by state Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). Dismemberment abortions involve introducing a sharp instrument into the womb to grasp and pull the … Continued

April 21, 2016

Pro-Life Forces Urge Leadership to Act on Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Alabama Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act will receive a public hearing in the House Health Committee. HB376 was sponsored by state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). A Senate version of the same bill (SB263) was sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow … Continued

April 20, 2016

Hillary Endorsed By Planned Parenthood Action Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said, that she is honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Secretary Clinton said in a statement, “As a lifelong Planned Parenthood supporter, I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. … Continued

January 11, 2016

Shelby Comments on Failure of Planned Parenthood Defunding Legislation in Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote to move forward on S1881, legislation to defund Planned Parenthood. Sen. Shelby wrote, “The recent videos depicting Planned Parenthood’s practices are extremely disturbing and underscore why taxpayer dollars should not support this organization. … Continued

August 4, 2015

Roby Denounces Planned Parenthood, Calls for Full Investigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 14, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) spoke out on the floor of the US House of Representatives about a hidden video where a top Planned Parenthood official appears to be suggesting that she is admitting to the possibly illegal practice of harvesting and trafficking of fetal organs … Continued

July 16, 2015

Santorum Visits Montgomery

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter It is only 259 days to the Alabama Presidential Primary and things are already starting to get rolling in the world of Alabama Republican Presidential politics. Former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum was in Montgomery on Monday, June 15. The Senator carried Alabama in the 2012 Primary season and … Continued

June 16, 2015