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Critical Race Tactics: Mo Brooks Sounds False Alarms and Dog Whistles
US Congressman Mo Brooks, the Republican who represents the state’s 5th congressional district in north Alabama, is no stranger to controversy. In fact, he often seems to revel in it, as any…
Continue To ArticleAlabama Political Winds Starting to Shift
What began as a breeze is starting to shape up as a strong political wind. If Alabama Democrats continue along their new path, the state may be in for some big and positive changes soon.
Continue To ArticleRichard Shelby Comes Out In Support Of Justice Act Police Reform Bill
Today Senator Richard Shelby tweeted his support of the Justice Act, a bill that Senate Republicans are pushing as their solution to police reform in America.
Proud to be a cosponsor…
Continue To ArticleShelby and Jones Vote For Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in order to address the economic insecurity faced by many American businesses and citizens during the Coronavirus crisis. The legislation had the bipartisan…
Continue To ArticleJones And Shelby Introduce Legislation To Establish Alabama Black Belt As National Heritage Area
On Friday, Alabama Senators Richard Shelby and Doug Jones introduced a bill known as the “Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act,” S.3363. A press release stated that the bill would “establish the…
Continue To ArticleTrump: Anniston Won’t Host Coronavirus Patients
Fears that Coronavirus patients from a Diamond Princess cruise ship would be quarantined in Anniston, AL have caused a stir in the small city east of Birmingham.
According to a recent tweet…
Continue To ArticleJeff Sessions: “I’m the North Alabama Candidate”
During a Saturday appearance at the Tennessee Valley Republican Club, former Attorney General and GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions pitched himself as “the North Alabama candidate”.
“I said last night to the Young…
Continue To ArticleShelby Accuses House Democrats of Abusing Power of Impeachment
Shortly ahead of President Donald Trump’s acquittal in the Senate, Alabama’s Senior Senator, Republican Richard Shelby gave strong remarks highlighting his support of Trump and rebuking House Democrats.
“As a senator, I believe that…
Continue To ArticleDoug Jones Will Vote “Yea” on Both Articles of Impeachment
In an email to his supporters, Democratic Senator Doug Jones announced that he will vote “Yea” on both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The first article alleges that the President abused the…
Continue To ArticleThe Republicans’ Deplorable Cowardice
Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and many of his GOP brethren made it clear from the beginning that they were committed to blindly following Trump, whatever the cost, and that they never had any intention of honoring their oaths to consider the matter impartially.
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