Tallassee police tasing of handcuffed Black man sparks outrage
Perry Jackson was being arrested for a misdemeanor warrant, and appeared to be compliant, when officers tased him
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See recent postsMo Brooks: The voice of the Alabama Republican Party
The voice of the Alabama Republican Party thinks George Floyd was a “druggie” and a “thug” whose death shouldn’t cause outrage — and that homosexuality is a choice for which an employer should be able to fire you. Those are the bat-guano insane ramblings of ALGOP’s most vocal, most outspoken member: Congressman Mo Brooks. The … Continued
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See recent postsWant to change Alabama? Speak up.
Speak up. After last week’s abortion ruling, and the surrounding outrage, I continue to hear from people who want to know what they can do to protect their rights and to stop this insanity. The answers are easy. Speak up. Get involved early. Vote for your own interests. And research the candidates. But mostly, … Continued
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See recent postsMaddox is pro-life, pro-gun — and the Ivey campaign is freaking out
The Kay Ivey campaign threw a bit of a hissy fit earlier this week. You probably missed it, since it took place mostly on old fashioned radio and rightwing blogs, but there was outrage aplenty. Because Walt Maddox, who’s running against Ivey for governor, released his first statewide campaign ad and revealed that he’s both … Continued
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See recent postsWho’s To Blame? Who Will Lead?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is plenty of anger for not passing legislation to allow the people an opportunity to vote on a statewide lottery, but where is the outrage over not finding a solution to Medicaid? There may yet be a solution to funding Medicaid and passing a bill on the lottery, … Continued
God Speed Speaker McCutcheon
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The nomination of Representative Mac McCutcheon by the Republican Caucus assures that he will be the next Speaker of the House. We, at the Alabama Political Reporter, congratulate him and wish him great success in his new leadership role. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change … Continued
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See recent postsHubbard: Defiant and Unrepentant
By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter Michael G. Hubbard received a sentence of 96 years for his crimes. However, because he was convicted under State ethics laws, Judge Jacob Walker, III, with advice from the State’s prosecution, gave him a split sentence of 4 years behind bars, with no “good time” or chance of parole, … Continued
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See recent postsHow Dare You, Mrs. Mason?
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Usually, this writer does not get involved in the opinion side of this news site. My main job is sorting through facts and offering critical analysis for complex investigative reporting. However, in light of last week’s revelations, I am compelled to make my views public. When Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell … Continued