Figures, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
In 2020, during the waning days of President Donald Trump’s first term, Congress took rare bipartisan action to strip the…
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Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
Tuscaloosa City Councilor and longtime community leader Norman Crow officially announced on Thursday his candidacy for House District 63 in…
Opinion | Reflections from the 2025 Legislative Session
Over the past three years serving the people of House District 20, I’ve learned that every legislative session brings a…
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, on Thursday voted against President Trump and House Republicans’ rescissions package which cuts $9.4 billion in…
Alabama Values launches “Been Banned” series on censored history
Ahead of celebrating Juneteenth, Alabama Values hosted a virtual event to launch the “Been Banned” series, intended to challenge the…
Former Veterans Affairs commissioner sues Ivey, claims constitutional rights were violated
The former head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. Kay Ivey, alleging…
Opinion | When religion rules the state, freedom is the first to fall
When the church stops preaching and starts legislating, democracy is the first casualty. Some of us were taught that it’s…
ALDOT warns of “unpaid toll” text scam
Citizens across Alabama have recently received texts claiming they owe unpaid toll fees, with the message telling recipients that it…
Rep. Figures honors Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige at Congressional Baseball Game
Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D‑Alabama, took the field Wednesday night for his first-ever Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, donning the jerseys…
Opinion | Job Corps is worth fighting for
With the news of the Trump Administration attempting to dismantle Job Corps, you may be wondering what this federal program…