Alabama & National Politics
‘I didn’t expect to win this big’: Marilyn Lands reflects on election win, previews days ahead
Lands, in an interview with AL.com on Wednesday, said she will take her platform on reproductive rights with her to Montgomery where legislative hurdles await.
Rep. Napoleon Bracy endorses Shomari Figures in Democratic runoff in Alabama’s 2nd District
Napoleon Bracy Jr., finished third in the March 5 Democratic primary in the redrawn 2nd District.
National Right to Life Committee endorses Dick Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District GOP runoff
Dick Brewbaker faces Caroleene Dobson in the April 16 runoff in Alabama's redrawn 2nd District.
Trump Bibles: Thank your orange slumlord and grifter
If you loved Trump Steaks, Trump Wine and Trump University, you’re gonna thank Trump, your slumlord and savior, for the Trump Bible.
Alabama SOS Wes Allen at odds with nonprofit group over voter registration mailers
The Voter Participation Center promotes voter registration for people of color, unmarried women, and people 35 and younger.
Auburn baseball’s Butch Thompson fears for Birmingham-Southern players: ‘Take care of those kids’
"It’s like somebody passing and you know they’re probably gonna pass, but until it happens, you know. I was sad about that today.”
Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands’ win a ‘major warning’ for Trump, Biden campaign says
"Tonight’s results should serve as a major warning sign for Trump: voters will not stand for his attacks on reproductive health care," said campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez.
Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands, running on IVF ruling, flips Republican House seat
The race drew national interest against the backdrop of the controversial Alabama State Supreme Court ruling.
Sen. Merika Coleman endorses Anthony Daniels in 2nd District Democratic runoff
Coleman, who finished fourth in the primary, endorsed Daniels over Shomari Figures, who led the voting on March 5.
- From The Lede
Proposal to permit mixed spirits to be sold alongside beer, wine back with compromise
Senate Bill 259 would allow for RTD spirits with an alcohol by volume of up to 8% to be sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, or wherever else beer and wine are sold. The bill that failed last year was more than 12% ABV.
Who is Nicole Shanahan? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selects his running mate
Shanahan, who is 38, brings youth and considerable wealth to Kennedy’s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.
Whitmire: Remember what Alabama lost when BSC closed
A few thoughts for the Class of 2024.