Alabama Senate Majority Leader (& next in line for Governor) Del Marsh is still after public school money. Just 4 years after forcing through the so-called "Alabama Accountability Act" (aka the Great Private School Giveaway) under dubious … [Continue reading]
Why Did the Birmingham Police Assault a Grandmother in Her Own Home?
How Birmingham’s “Violence Reduction” Initiative perpetuates violence against black communities On January 24th, a gang of militarized police officers raided a neighborhood in search of a group selling illegal weapons. They entered the house of a … [Continue reading]
Only Two Alabama Representatives Vote To Protect Internet Privacy
There's no small amount of cognitive dissonance involved in typing these four words: "Good job, Mo Brooks." And yet, Brooks (CD-05) joined with Rep. Terri Sewell (CD-07) yesterday to vote NO on a GOP anti-privacy, pro-telecom bill. Both the Senate … [Continue reading]
There goes Congressman Aderholt trying to sell out his district again!
On Friday President Trump and Congressional Republicans were dealt a major defeat with the failure to pass their “repeal and replacement” of the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare). Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL- 4) was a clear supporter of the … [Continue reading]
Is President Trump’s Budget Making Alabama Great Again?
On Election Night in 2016, candidate Donald Trump won the State of Alabama’s nine electoral votes and (later on) the Presidency. President Trump won Alabama with 62% of the vote. Alabamians believed in President Trump’s message of “Making America … [Continue reading]
Alabama Legislature Spent Yesterday Undermining Women’s Health, Harming Families, & Hurting The Sick
I can't pretend that what happened at the Alabama State House yesterday wasn't a complete and utter travesty. The House passed four bills, all by wide margins, that do precisely diddly-squat to help improve the lives of Alabamians, and entirely far … [Continue reading]
“Alabama Informed” – A New Tool For Alabama Progressive Activists
You know those times when you see a news report of a town hall, vigil, or conference and think: "I wish I'd known about that!" Problem solved! Learn about the numerous events, protests, town halls, training, and more taking place across Alabama at … [Continue reading]
A Coal Miner’s Dilemma
Can anyone possibly imagine someone casting a vote for an administration that will take away a much needed benefit? On Election Day 2016, many people went to the polls to select the next leader of our nation. On that night, Donald Trump came out … [Continue reading]
State Auditor Jim Zeigler Is Using His Official State Email To Promote His New Book
Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler wants to be governor so bad he can taste it - and can't resist writing about it. Which is the bigger joke: Jim Zeigler self-publishing a campaign book or being dumb enough to hawk it via an official press release … [Continue reading]
Rep. Collins creates legislation to control local school systems
Currently, Alabama’s House Education Policy Committee is pondering HB245, an amendment to our charter school law, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins. As a matter of fact, they just ‘Fast Tracked’ it by putting it on the committee’s calendar for a vote … [Continue reading]
The Obamacare replacement bill leaves Americans with more expensive, lower quality healthcare
Republicans in the House of Representatives released their replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this Monday, and it is a doozy. One of the biggest criticisms people laid down on the Affordable Care Act was that it simply wasn't affordable. … [Continue reading]
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