Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob Holmes19 hours ago
Prisons Alabama Appleseed featured in NFL spot Alabama Appleseed was successful in freeing Ronald McKeithen after serving 37 years of a life sentence. Eddie BurkhalterJune 30, 2021
Courts SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom. Micah DanneyJune 30, 2021
Congress Carl, Brooks vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol A minority of 67 Republicans joined with House Democrats in support, while 120 Republicans voted against the resolution. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Governor Ivey leads letter to Biden telling him to leave SCOTUS at nine justices The Constitution establishes the Supreme Court, but does not set the number of justices, nor does it forbid Congress from enlarging the Court. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Elections Congressman Robert Aderholt endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth “I’m proud to endorse my good friend Will Ainsworth for re-election as Alabama’s Lt. Governor,” Aderholt said. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Elections Business Council’s ProgressPAC endorses Ivey for re-election ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021
News Terell Anderson is running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District Anderson supports Medicare for All, canceling student loan debt, expanding public education and a host of many progressive policies. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021
News Opinion | Another report puts Alabama near the bottom. Something needs to change "We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us." David PersonJune 29, 2021
Governor Ivey holds ceremonial signing for lifetime pistol permit bill The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021
Congress Tuberville owned stock in Chinese firm as candidate Tuberville has introduced a bill to ban U.S. government investments in Chinese companies. Eddie BurkhalterJune 28, 2021