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Knight, Holmes are defeated in Montgomery

Two Montgomery powerhouses — and two of the most prominent Democrats in the state — fell Tuesday night. Rep. Alvin Holmes, the longest-serving member of the Legislature having served 45 years, and Rep. John Knight, a powerful lawmaker who has himself served for 26 years, were defeated in primary runoff races by relatively unknown opponents. Kirk … Continued
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July 18, 2018
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There is hope for Alabama

There is hope. It is thin and fragile and has 4th-and-18 odds, but make no mistake about it, there is hope in Alabama for a better future. For better leadership from better leaders who don’t dwell on scare tactics or divide us with racism — leaders who value ethics and who want to serve the … Continued
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June 6, 2018
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All you need is love

Oh, Alabama, I cry for you. I cry for you, too, Birmingham. We make progress, then we wipe it out. It’s the old cliché of two steps forward, one step back. Except during election years, it seems we take no steps forward and 100 years back. What’s wrong with us? When will we stop hating? … Continued
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May 17, 2018
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Thank you, Roy Moore

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter From the bottom of my heart, Roy Moore, thank you. Sometimes, in America — and especially in the South — we tend to get a little complacent, a little too comfortable, almost in a daze-like state, where we’re simply walking through life accepting the world we inhabit every day … Continued
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December 11, 2017
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Stop acting surprised by Jeff Sessions’ racism

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Jeff Sessions is a racist. I have grown tired of people telling me that he’s not, and then using some contrived example of a time when Jeff Sessions didn’t exhibit the tendencies of a hood-wearing, cross-burning racist to prove the point. Oh, this one time, Jeff Sessions saw a … Continued
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September 6, 2017

Mobile to hold mayoral, city council elections Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their mayor and city council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to make … Continued
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August 22, 2017

Mobile to hold City election Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their Mayor and City Council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to … Continued
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August 20, 2017