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Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding

The bill would also require boards to decide whether to host a voluntary time of prayer and bible reading.
September 25, 2025

Controversy over administration’s prayers for divine intervention in coronavirus crisis

Whether or not the president and vice president should be praying out loud during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis has become a partisan issue. After Vice President Mike Pence began a meeting of the COVID-19 task force early in March with a prayer, he was mocked by some national pundits. National Trump Finance Committee member Perry … Continued
March 19, 2020

FFRF, Foundation for Moral Law continue fight over prayer at sporting events

Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRL) announced that is has sent a letter to every school district in Alabama urging them to ignore what they call “erroneous advice from Roy Moore.” The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law recently sent a memo to Alabama school superintendents explaining their view that student-initiated … Continued
October 12, 2018

Judge Moore responds to criticism of Freedom From Religion Foundation

Judge Roy Moore sent a letter to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Thursday saying that he does not apologize for raining on their “parade of false legal advice.” On Friday September 21 Moore (R), in his role as President Emeritus of the Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law (FML), held a press conference where … Continued
October 1, 2018

Byrne Says World Must Respond With Solidarity and Strength to Terrorist Attack in France

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 14, a terrorist drove a truck through the crowded city streets of Nice, France at speed intentionally killing dozens of people. The driver reportedly fired guns into the crowd before he was finally gunned down by French police. As of press time 84 people were reported killed … Continued
July 15, 2016

Franklin Graham Holds Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, popular evangelist Franklin Graham was in Montgomery to urge the people of Alabama to pray for a spiritual renewal in this nation. A number of Alabama’s leaders attended the event at the state capital. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “It is great to have Franklin … Continued
April 15, 2016

More Republican Events

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans are gearing up early for what at this point appears to be a busy campaign season. On Wednesday, June 24, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans will be holding a breakfast with Alabama Republican Party Chair Woman, Terry Lathan.  Alabama Republican Party Sixth District Chairman Chris Brown said … Continued
June 24, 2015