9/11 and a now-divided nation
"Sadly, we are no longer one nation under God indivisible, seeking liberty and justice for all, but we can be."
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng keynote speaker at Alabama Young Democrats convention
Meng, who represents New York City's Queens borough, will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Young Democrats State Convention.
Brooks supports DOJ decision to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction”
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, on Tuesday said the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other “socialist Democrat elected officials” have “utterly failed to maintain law and order.” Brooks said that the lack of leadership has led the U.S. Department of Justice to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction.” President Donald Trump issued … Continued
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My wife and I lived in New York City on 9/11 and heard the first plane roar overhead before crashing into tower one of the World Trade Center. That act of terror was swift, startling and violent. COVID-19 is a slow-burning fire consuming resources, businesses and most terribly, lives. Any reasonable person knows that now … Continued
Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg visits Alabama
Former New York City Mayor, billionaire, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg made a campaign stop in Montgomery on Monday. Bloomberg met with healthcare experts and providers to discuss his plans to lower infant mortality. Alabama has one of the highest infant mortality and maternal mortality rates in the country, especially among Black women. … Continued
Today is the Fourth of July
Today is Independence Day. The Fourth of July is a time for barbecue, family get-togethers, fireworks, patriotic music, parades, Gulf of Mexico beaches, fishing, and making family memories. The first Fourth of July was very different. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. John Adams and Ben Franklin and other members of … Continued
Ten of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates debate: ten more tonight
Wednesday, the top candidates for the Democratic Party presidential nomination met for their first debate. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) capped the participants of the first debates at twenty, so not all of the candidates were able to participate. Those that were allowed were: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker, South Bend, Ind., … Continued
APR reporters take on additional assignments
Three members of the Alabama Political Reporter‘s staff have recently earned advances in their careers. Chip Brownlee, while continuing his work for APR, has been signed as a freelance reporter for the Washington Post. Brownlee worked with Post staff in covering the 2019 Legislative Session reporting on the state’s abortion debate. Brownlee has also been … Continued
June 3, 2019
Measles not in Alabama yet
The Senate Health Committee was briefed Wednesday on the measles epidemic that is gripping the nation and Alabama’s measles status. “We are hearing more and more measles discussion in our state,” said Health Committee Chairman Jim McClendon, R-Springville. “We asked Dr. (Scott) Harris to update the committee on this.” Harris is the Alabama public health … Continued
ALGOP announces new communications director
The Alabama Republican Party announced earlier this week that Jeannie Faherty is its new Communications Director. “We are delighted Jeannie is joining our team. She not only has the strong skill set to take on this very busy and important position, but has also been active in Republican politics for many years,” said Alabama Republican Party Chairman … Continued
March 13, 2019