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Bills Illustrate Alabama Legislators’ Religious Intolerance

By Susan Watson Executive Director, ACLU of Alabama When it comes to religion, Alabama lawmakers just can’t stop living in a bygone era: The legislature is poised to pass several troubling measures this session that would authorize public schools to impose official prayer on students and encourage schools and other governmental bodies to put up … Continued
March 12, 2014

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Offer Differing Views on Bills’ Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 4 the Alabama House of Representatives passed four bills aimed at better regulating abortions which are performed in the State of Alabama.  Pro-Life groups praised passage of the landmark legislation while abortion supporters denounced the legislation that was spearheaded by the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Alabama … Continued
March 5, 2014

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Oppose Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The ACLU was quick to comment on the Alabama House Health Committee’s passage of four Pro-Life bills.  The groups said in a written statement that: HB 489, HB 490, HB 493, HB 494 pose a great threat to women. The Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson … Continued
February 27, 2014

Moore Calls for Constitutional Convention to Fight Gay Marriage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore (R), has never feared controversy.  While most judges are quiet, bookish if opinionated, types who are careful about what they do or say outside of the court room, Chief Justice Roy Moore is much more outspoken and is easily … Continued
February 7, 2014