VIDEO: Protestors disrupt civil rights hearing on immigration law in Birmingham
Several groups disrupted a field hearing by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Friday morning in Birmingham by shouting in English and Spanish and holding…
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Bentley is for Romney releasing tax returns, but not really, just kind of
Robert Bentley had to backtrack this weekend after saying GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney should release his tax returns, but the awkward moment in national…
Immigrant rights activists call for Alabama AG to clarify immigration law “stop and check” provision
In the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on an Arizona anti-immigrant law, a group of immigrant and civil rights activists is calling for…
The best of Alabama reactions to the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling
Carefully chosen reactions to the Obamacare ruling from Rep. Becky 'STATES RIGHTS!!!!!' Nordgren to U.S. Rep. Robert 'socialized medicine' Aderholt, from Gov. Robert 'single worst…
Alabama political leaders react to Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s SB1070
A round-up of Alabama reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law, SB1070. Included are reactions from Gov. Bentley, the SPLC, House Speaker…
Washington Post opinion writer highlights Sen. Shelby’s protection of financial industry
Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee heard testimony about the recent JPMorgan Chase trading losses. Washington Post opinion writer Dana Milbank was not impressed with the…
Pols and pundits react to the Artur Davis party switch
Former U.S. Rep. Artur Davis announced last week that if he were to run for office again, he'd run as a Republican. That announcement has…
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Siegelman, Scrushy appeals
Out of options, Siegelman must return to court for resentencing. If his sentence remains consistent with Scrushy's, he could face at least five years in…
AL House Speaker: GOP followed Rahmbo way for legislative takeover
In an interview with the Daily Caller, House Speaker Mike Hubbard credits lessons learned from Rahm Emanuel for helping the GOP take control of the…
Immigration law opponents to target Alabama convention planners, beachgoers and Hyundai dealerships
Civil rights leaders opposed to Alabama's anti-immigrant law plan to place targeted advertisements discouraging potential convention planners and beach vacationers from coming to Alabama. In…