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Smart on Crime: Maria Morris with SPLC, Part One

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–”Those of us who regularly think about the prison system in Alabama, realize it is pretty much broken,” says Maria Morris. Morris serves as managing attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Alabama office where she guides education and juvenile justice reform efforts in the state. Morris says that … Continued
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June 12, 2012

Sharia Law Topic for Rainy Day Patriots Gathering

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Larry Clifton, the Chairman of the Birmingham Chapter of ACT For America addressed the Rainy Day Patriots.  According to the group’s website, ACT for America is: “a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization whose mission is to give Americans concerned about national security, terrorism, and the threat of radical Islam, … Continued
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May 23, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Southern Poverty Law Center Reaches Resolution With Tuscaloosa County Schools That Same-Sex Couples May Attend Prom

Staff Report Schools will Allow Students to Express Acceptance of LGBT Community From the Offices of The Southern Poverty Law Center  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced today that Tuscaloosa County Schools will allow its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students to attend prom with same-sex dates. The school district also … Continued
March 29, 2012

Alabama Voters Overwhelmingly Support HB 56

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A new poll has been released showing that likely Alabama voters strongly support the state taking a stand against illegal immigration.  52% of respondents said that they strongly support H.B. 56 while 23% of respondents say that they somewhat support H.B. 56.  Only 11% strongly oppose H.B. 56 while … Continued
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March 21, 2012