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Is it fear mongering if the train is REALLY coming straight at us? yellowhammernews.com/katie-britt-...

Katie Britt blasts Democrat ‘Summer of Scare Tactics’ over misleading contraception debate - Yellowhammer Newsyellowhammernews.com On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt delivered a speech on the Senate floor ahead of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s partisan vote on Democrats’ “Right to Contraception Act” scheduled for Wednesday. Ov...

We have a lot of ugly in Bama. You have to look for the beauty, but it’s here! (Some of my calla lilies)

Today is a state holiday in Bama. Yep, we are celebrating Jefferson Davis’s birthday. It is that crazy here.

I am a proud ally. This is a last gasp effort to sway opinion by wrapping their hate in religion. #ProudAlly 1819news.com/news/item/it...

‘It’s time for churches to take a stand’: Faith leaders respond to…1819news.com Some Alabama churches are responding to Pride Month this year. Traditionally, churches across the state have not given much energy to LGBTQ celebrations.…

Bama doing Bama things! alabamareflector.com/2024/05/29/m...

Millions in federal aid for Alabama low-income families remains unused • Alabama Reflectoralabamareflector.com Alabama is holding onto millions of dollars in unspent federal funds meant to support low-income families, despite a need for assistance.

I wonder if anyone - anyone - could have seen this coming. alabamareflector.com/2024/05/21/a...

Alabama OB-GYN residencies dropped over 20% after Dobbs, state abortion ban, says analysis • Alabama Reflectoralabamareflector.com Alabama's abortion ban led to a 21.2% drop in OB-GYN residency applicants in the first cycle post the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling.

Alabama’s War on Women - It’s actually worse than you think it is. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Alabama’s War on Womenwww.rollingstone.com Anti-abortion activists have sought legal rights for embryos since the Seventies. Today, Alabamians are learning the cost of that fight, from IVF to abortions

Protecting the Right to Organize Act will be the first step in pushing back against the assault on workers’ rights by Republican-led “right to work” states.

Do it for democracy!

This bill has stalled. Taxation of necessities hurts our poorest neighbors. Let’s get this done, Bama! alabamareflector.com/2024/04/30/b...

Bill cutting Alabama sales taxes on baby, feminine hygiene products awaiting final vote • Alabama Reflectoralabamareflector.com The bill to eliminate sales tax on baby and menstrual products could still reach the governor, but concerns over sales tax revenue persist.

How much will Alabama taxpayers spend to defend this suit? They knew this would happen. They didn’t care. www.al.com/news/2024/04...

Groups sue to block new restrictions on voting assistancewww.al.com The League of Women Voters of Alabama and three other organizations claim SB1 violates the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Here’s a pic of some staff from the Alabama Democratic Party working hard to get Marilyn Lands elected on Tuesday! @aldemocrats.bsky.social

On what should've been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded of the consequences of Trump's extreme anti-choice agenda and what is at stake for reproductive freedom in 2024. President Biden and VP Harris are the only candidates who will defend the right to choose.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s powerful legacy of fighting for justice and equal rights for all Americans. His vision of true equality continues to light our path forward.

Just finished my first book of 2024. Audiobook. At first I had a hard time getting into it, but ultimately I ended up really liking it. What are you reading?

The anniversary of the January 6 insurrection serves as a reminder: this November is a choice between MAGA extremisms’s threat to democracy and President Biden’s commitment to a free and fair America.

We all know who Donald Trump is. The question is “who are we?”

And 2024 starts! Criminal Justice Reform Now! Prison Reform Now! aldailynews.com/alabama-inma...

Alabama inmate discovered dead days after expressing fears of imminent dangeraldailynews.com Alabama inmate discovered dead just days after expressing fears of imminent danger

See ya in three months, Alabama! Northern Maine, I’m on my way for the winter!

Is it wrong that I have stripped the tree and am ready to get it out of the house?

Jack…in a box.

I’ve been off social media for a few days! Getting ready for the holidays and volunteering for a small special election in Alabama. Hoping y’all have a peaceful holiday season!

Six of the 7 synagogues in central Alabama received bomb threats today. All this hate breaks my heart. www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/l...

Six Jewish sites across Alabama receive bomb threats Saturdaywww.montgomeryadvertiser.com Police K9 units were working to clear the sites Saturday. "I know this is unnerving to say the least," said state Rep. Phillip Ensler.

Are any other red states dealing with this? Or, is it just Alabama? alabamareflector.com/2023/12/08/b...

Bill in Alabama Legislature would prohibit mask mandates - Alabama Reflectoralabamareflector.com The bill would “prohibit governmental entities and the State Health Officer from imposing a face mask mandate" to prevent disease spread.

MAGA Republicans will not stop until they achieve their goal of a nationwide abortion ban. Mifepristone has been approved as safe and effective by the FDA for over 20 years.

Major prison lawsuit filed in Alabama.

Fast food chains use Alabama prison inmates as slave labor, lawsuit allegeswww.al.com The number of prisoners granted parole has plummeted, and prison officials force many of those inmates to work off site in a scheme that generates $450 million a year for the state, the lawsuit said.

@meanmugfacemmf.bsky.social 2024 Republicans want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would devastate the lives of millions of Americans who depend on it.

This event recognized the historic contributions of the LGBTQ community to our state and nation. Democrats support studying ALL our history and celebrating ALL our diversity. aldailynews.com/after-confli...

After conflict over LBGT event, bill would revamp archives' boardaldailynews.com Currently, the board includes two members from each of the state’s seven congressional districts and vacancies are filled by the board, with Senate confirmation.

Democrats deliver!