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For Emmett Till’s family and the rest of us

The message was clear. Challenging white supremacy – or appearing to do so – was a death sentence.
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March 31, 2022
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A white mayor isn’t the answer for Montgomery; neither is a black mayor.

A black mayor will ruin the city of Montgomery.  I know this to be true because I read it in Facebook comments. See, what will happen, according to Al O’Neil, is that the blacks will “revert back to more violent activities because they think they have a mayor that will condone reckless behaviors.” And the … Continued
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September 20, 2019
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ACLU of Alabama responds to use of misleading term

Recently the Alabama Daily News published a story about parole with a misleading headline that stated, “State data shows more violent inmates receive parole.” It’s true that Alabama parole rates have increased in recent years, but not necessarily because more violent people are getting out of prison early. Let’s address the term “violent inmate.” The … Continued
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August 13, 2019
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For dogs: Breaking the glass window

Spring in Alabama can be wonderful. Temperatures warm, but it’s usually not too hot yet. Spring also can be violent. Already this year, even before spring officially started, we’ve seen deadly tornadoes wreak havoc across the state, taking many lives. One fact about Alabama’s spring, though, is that it won’t be long before we see … Continued
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March 21, 2019
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Slain Birmingham officer needed our help

On Sunday, Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was shot and killed by some criminals who were apparently trying to break into cars. Carter died at the scene. His partner was also shot, and remains in critical condition at UAB Hospital. It was senseless. And stupid. And maddening. And not at all unpredictable. In fact, it’s … Continued
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January 14, 2019
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Alabama’s prisons are at a crossroads

Alabama’s prisons are notoriously some of the worst in the country. They’re violent. They’re underfunded. They’re unable to handle the mental health care needs of those incarcerated. And they’re also overcrowded. In fact, Alabama’s prison population has increased fivefold since 1980, forcing state-run prisons to operate at 164 percent capacity-which makes them the most overcrowded … Continued
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September 7, 2018