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  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 24, Pope Francis addressed a rare joint session of both Houses of the US Congress.  Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to Pope Francis’s speech to the joint session of Congress. US Representative Byrne said, “As one of the most influential moral leaders … Continued

By Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Lt. Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Moore, justices of the Alabama Supreme Court – and my fellow Alabamians: The poorest county in the United States of America is located just 73 miles from where we sit tonight. If we were … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the first time in a long time, the Birmingham Mayoral election did not involve powerful personalities knocking heads over who would lead the city. Birmingham voters gave incumbent William Bell an easy re-election versus a crowded list of challengers whose campaigns never really captured the hearts and minds … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday Birmingham voters will get their chance to decide who will be the Mayor of the largest City in Alabama. The Alabama Political Reporter recently covered a Mayoral forum at McElwain Baptist Church in East Birmingham. Most political commentators believe that incumbent Mayor William Bell will cruise through … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The candidates for Mayor of the City of Birmingham faced off at a forum at McElwain Baptist Church in east Birmingham. Most political commentators believe that incumbent Mayor William Bell will cruise to re-election; but that did not prevent several challengers from running for the office saying that it … Continued

Staff Report From 
The Southern Poverty Law Center  MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As federal lawmakers appear ready to consider federal immigration reform, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) urged federal lawmakers today, to examine the federal guestworker programs, which are rife with abuse and violations of workers’ rights. “We are encouraged by the announcements this week that … Continued

By Ron Gilbert Despite initial efforts by Congress and the Administration to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” the economic security of millions of American families still hangs in the balance.  It is likely that a deal will be struck to avert the full effects of a recession; however, the prospect of a bad bargain that would … Continued

Staff Report Press Release Calls to a legal hotline in the months after Alabama’s anti-immigrant law went into effect demonstrate the consequences that a law like HB 56 has on all segments of society, according to a new report released by the National Immigration Law Center today. The report provides an overview of the more … Continued