As MLK Day nears, Legislature urged to protect historical truths
As Rep. Ed Oliver and his allies push for a ban on teaching Black history, they should recognize that history cannot be erased.
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State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
The bill would restrict how genetic testing companies and contractors that provide them with services can retain and disclose biological samples.
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect access to home health
This bipartisan legislation would prevent proposed cuts to home health payment rates from taking effect.
August 8, 2023
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See recent postsFact check: Alabama is not protecting its babies
It seems as if the only time our conservative politicians care about protecting children is when they say it for cheap votes.
APR’s 2021 coverage of Alabama’s deadly prison crisis
Alabama's years-long deadly prison crisis continued throughout 2021. APR looks back on the year's coverage.
Alabama Democrats: Mandates aren’t new, save lives
In a statement responding to Gov. Ivey's executive order, the ADP says vaccine mandates have been in place for generations.
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See recent postsThis is who we are
That noose in the garage — that’s us. The Confederate statues all over the place and the ignorant law protecting them — that’s us. The racist state constitution that openly discusses its intention to deprive Black citizens — that’s us. The overwhelming support for a president who has built his campaign and his presidency on … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama is simply unprepared for the coronavirus crisis
At a House Health Committee meeting on Wednesday, state health officer Dr. Scott Harris said he did not doubt that novel coronavirus would be found here in Alabama if there was more testing. The deadly COVID-19 virus is here, and people are sick and most likely, some will die. Around the state, people are being … Continued
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See recent postsFatherhood: Three-point job description
As we approached the odometer turning over another year in our life, it is a reasonable response to review our notable benchmarks from last year and think about the challenges and summits to conquer in the upcoming year. While there are innumerable final medals we hope to pin on our chest, when we exchange the … Continued
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See recent postsChristians should protect freedom of expression for all people
It’s an idea that we Evangelicals like because we usually hear it discussed in the vein of protecting our particular right to express and live out a Christian worldview. But do we really know what our constitutional right to religious liberty is rooted in, and what protecting it for the long haul will require of … Continued