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College experiment finds DNA may be the bridge across the racial divide

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Racial tension is a continual theme in the news, in the long history of our country, and especially in the South, where grappling with race and ethnicity is an ever-present challenge. The realities of race, ethnicity, and social standing always color politics. From the pol-tax and George Wallace’s schoolhouse … Continued

January 5, 2017

Sessions picks up endorsements for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions, III (R-Alabama)is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) pick to be the next Attorney General of the United States. While still controversial, Senator Sessions’ appointment continues to draw praise. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) wrote, “Senator Sessions has the experience and leadership necessary … Continued

December 16, 2016

Report Finds Alabama State Courts Do Not Mirror Population

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A first-of-its-kind quantitative report found that Alabama’s court system is failing to adequately represent the diversity of the State’s population. The report entitled, The Gavel Gap: Who Sits in Judgement at State Courts?, was authored by law professors Tracey E. George and Albert H. Yoon, and published by … Continued

June 24, 2016