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Stand for Life: Vote yes on Amendment Two

As women, mothers, and as the supporters of many other young mothers and their children, we have watched with outraged disbelief the absurd attacks that Planned Parenthood is hurling at Amendment Two, Alabama’s pro-life amendment on Tuesday’s ballot. Planned Parenthood and its allies have spent nearly $1.5 million dollars in out-of-state, dark money to protect … Continued
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November 6, 2018

Ivey announces new Alabama HBCU co-op pilot program

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday the creation of the Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program. Ivey made the announcement while at the inaugural Alabama HBCU Competitiveness Convening, hosted by the Alabama Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) and the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program was created … Continued
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October 26, 2018
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AG Marshall doesn’t need evidence, testimony to back Kavanaugh

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall supports Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall issued a statement on Tuesday (first reported by the Montgomery Advertiser) that says exactly that. He called the allegations against Kavanaugh “partisan politics.” Let’s think about that a moment. The attorney general for this state, without the benefit of hearing … Continued
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September 26, 2018
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Debates? “No way Kay” says no way

Why does it matter whether current not-elected Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and elected Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox debate the issues before Alabama voters? What’s the big deal, anyway? Each candidate will simply say what they think we want to hear. And, really, what advantage can Ivey gain from a debate with … Continued
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July 26, 2018
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An Independence Day wish

A friend asked her Facebook followers this question on Independence Day: “On this beautiful 4th of July, I am just wondering what freedom means to you?” It’s a great question, and one well worth thinking about. One person wrote: “The right to think for myself is one thing.” Another quoted Nelson Mandela: “For to be … Continued
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July 4, 2018
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Elect women to change the conversation

Many years ago, back in the last century, I was writing editorials in Alabama supporting a program known as Children First. There was plenty of opposition. But Children First eventually passed, and while the ultimate credit goes to the Alabama Legislature, many good women led the effort for our state to do better by its … Continued
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June 28, 2018
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We remember the fallen

As Americans, we know all too well that freedom is not free.  Each time we bow our heads to pray or speak up for what we believe in, we exercise rights that many across the world do not have.  These are just some of the unique freedoms that the brave men and women of the … Continued
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May 28, 2018
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House takes step to “Provide for the common defense”

Each year in Congress, I have the honor of nominating distinguished young men and women in Alabama’s Second District for appointment to our nation’s service academies. And each year, I am blown away by these impressive students who are eager to serve our country. I was proud to recently announce my 2018 appointments to the United States … Continued
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May 28, 2018

Battle speaks at forum in Indian Springs

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle campaigned in Shelby County on Saturday ahead of the Republican primary on June 6. Battle spoke in Indian Springs, Alabama, at a candidate’s forum sponsored by the Republican Women of Shelby County at the Indian Springs Town Hall. Battle is running for the Republican nomination for governor against a crowded field. … Continued
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May 24, 2018