CARVER HIGH SCHOOL Gadsden, Alabama THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE BLACK COMMUNTY This is the first of series to share ‘the TIES that Bind”. As many of you know, my beloved…
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Governor Ivey urges families to apply for CHOOSE Act by April 7
Families who would like to apply for funds to send kids to the school of their choice can apply for up to $7,000 per child. Author: Austin Pylant MONTGOMERY, Ala.…
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After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
APR’s investigation toppled Rep. David Cole — could Tuberville face the same reckoning under Alabama’s strict residency laws? By Bill Britt The head of the Alabama Republican Party made it…
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Teen’s Incarceration With Adults In Alabama Draws Criticism
By Daniel Johnson After Djovani Jean-Pierre, an Alabama teenager, was charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, and two misdemeanors for allegedly using a gun to steal another loaded gun at a…
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The danger of mixing law and religion, in two Alabama bills
By Brian Lyman We reap bitter fruit when lawmakers cross-pollinate religion and law. It’s not just a question of elevating one belief over others. The law at its best gives fair…
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Opinion | Bill adding legal protections for police furthers growing problem
Opinion | Bill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in…
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Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from…
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House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers in Alabama could soon have even further protection from criminal prosecution and civil…
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Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Dem chair
After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. By Josh Moon The long-running internal fight among Alabama…
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Open Letter to Democrats
For years now I have questioned the idea that the conservative base of the Republican Party is in line with the teachings of our Christian values. As they say, action…
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