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House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization

Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa."
June 7, 2023

The bully-in-chief angling for a landslide — against himself

Donald Trump loves picking on Democratic Party-led cities where protests and unrest are regular or even nightly occurrences. We never hear Trump discuss Democratic-led cities that continue to have some protests but very little protest violence. Birmingham is one of those cities. Sure, just as the #BlackLivesMatter protests began after the murder of George Floyd … Continued
September 10, 2020

Aderholt: “Not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, said Friday that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to peaceably assemble but “not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.” “Across the country we have seen a great number of protests taking place over the course of the last few months,” Aderholt said. “While we hold near and … Continued
September 7, 2020

Barry Moore signs police pledge

Second Congressional District candidate Barry Moore signed the Police Pledge in front of a group of supporters Monday. Moore said he signed the Police Pledge to reaffirm his strong support for law enforcement. “Our law enforcement officers do tremendous work on our behalf,” Moore said. The Police Pledge reads, “A lawful society—free from mob rule … Continued
September 1, 2020