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Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado reminds us that peace belongs to the brave

Those who undermine democracy while claiming to protect it are no different in spirit from the authoritarians Machado has spent her life opposing.
October 13, 2025

Alabama Republicans praise Trump for UAE-Bahrain-Israel peace deal

The governments of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were at the White House on Tuesday to sign historic peace accords with Israel. The Abraham Accords potentially could expand to other Arab countries and bring a lasting peace in the Middle East. Alabama Republicans praised President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for … Continued
September 16, 2020

Barry Moore supports Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore released a statement supportive of President Donald Trump’s nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to bring about Middle East peace. Moore said that it’s “a long shot, but appropriate, in my opinion.” Trump was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament and … Continued
September 10, 2020

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today is the national Martin Luther King Jr. state and federal holiday. Banks, schools, government offices, and some businesses will be closed today in solemn observance of King’s life and legacy. King was a Montgomery pastor and civil rights leader in the 1950s and 1960s, who rose to national prominence with the Montgomery Bus Boycott. … Continued
January 21, 2019

Today is Martin Luther King Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement – much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, delivered the Democratic national radio address in recognition … Continued
January 15, 2018

Martin Luther King Day Remembered

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 18, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell released a statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continued
January 19, 2016

Today is Martin Luther King Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell released a statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continued
January 18, 2016

Marshall Dedicated 55 Years Ago

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On September 8, 1960 the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville was dedicated firmly establishing Alabama in the forefront of space exploration. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said in a statement on Facebook, “On this day 55 years ago, President Eisenhower dedicated the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. … Continued
September 9, 2015