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April 21, 2025

Alabama Politics

Politics

Trump thinks Hegseth doing ‘phenomenal job’ despite new chat scandal, won’t fire him over ‘anonymous smears’

Hegseth reportedly divulged Yemen attack plans to his brother, wife and personal attorney.

By Howard Koplowitz | [email protected]

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‘DEI’ or human rights? Trump DOJ uses ‘divisive’ language to kill sewage settlement, Alabamians say

President Trump's Justice Department ended an agreement to address raw sewage in Alabama's Black Belt as part of a move to end all "DEI" efforts.

By Margaret Kates | [email protected]

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Executions in Alabama are tied to Jim Crow: op-ed from former governor Don Siegelman

Regardless of one’s view on the death penalty, whether you are for it or not, we should all agree, the process should be moral and constitutional and not be based on racist relics like non-unanimous juries and judicial overrides.

By Don Siegelman

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Hundreds join Mobile ‘No Kings’ protest: What demonstrators want

Protesters gathered at Mardi Gras Park following a march down Government Street, with organizer Maura Mandyck emphasizing the need to turn protest into action.

By John Sharp | [email protected]

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George McMillan, who nearly beat Wallace and revitalized Birmingham with music, dies at 81

Former lieutenant governor and founder of the City Stages music festival, died at age 81 on Friday.

By John Sharp | [email protected]

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7 days left in 2025 Alabama legislative session: Tax cuts, immigration, police immunity still in mix

The session must end by May 19.

By Mike Cason | [email protected]

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