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The Latest Breaking News from Alabama

Forty-one governors have given their State of the State addresses so far

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Migrant Arrested For Raping Mentally Incapacitated Teen In Alabama

A 23-year-old migrant in Alabama arrested for raping a mentally incapacitated girl raises concerns about vulnerable populations and immigration policies.

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Alabama Sets May 30 Execution Date For Convicted Murderer

Alabama schedules execution for Jamie Mills, convicted of 2004 double murder. Legal debates ensue over potential prosecutorial misconduct.

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Democrat Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Legislature Special Election

Marilyn Lands, a Democrat, wins special election in conservative Alabama, focusing on reproductive rights. Significant victory for Democrats in a Republica...

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Democrat wins election in conservative Alabama after focus on abortion and IVF

Marilyn Lands elected to state legislature in deep red state by significant margin after centering reproductive rights in campaign

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Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands says voters ready for ‘change’ after surprise win – as it happened

Lands elected to state house in special election after campaigning for abortion rights and IVF in deep-red state

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Pro-choice Dem wins red Alabama district

The Biden campaign called the result a “major warning sign for Trump" and his attacks on reproductive rights

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Brickbat: Unsafe at Home

Mayor Earl Johnson of Andalusia, Alabama, has apologized to Twyla Stallworth after an officer entered her home and arrested her for not showing her identification. Under Alabama law, police officers can only demand ID from someone who is in a public place and has committed a crime or whom they…

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Democrat Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama State House Special Election

Democrat Marilyn Lands' victory in Alabama special election highlights reproductive rights debate and potential political shift.

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‘Unbought and unbossed’: the incredible, historic story of Shirley Chisholm

A new Netflix biopic brings the achievements of the first Black woman to serve in the US Congress to a wide audience

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A screaming fan on the Grand Canyon and Alabama March Madness broadcast had viewers so annoyed

Who was this? Because everyone was SO ANNOYED.

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National monument honoring enslaved Black people set to open in Alabama

The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park and National Monument to Freedom will become the closest the U.S. has a national monument on slavery

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Brickbat: Cold Injustice

According to his death certificate, Anthony Don Mitchell died as a result of hypothermia as well as "sepsis resulting from infections injuries obtained during incarceration and medical neglect." Mitchell was held for 14 days in the Walker County, Alabama, jail after he fired a gun towards officers who had come…

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Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty To Faking Kidnapping, Avoids Jail Time

Carlee Russell pleads guilty to faking her own kidnapping in Alabama, sentenced to probation and community service. Judge emphasizes community impact and c...

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Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty To False Abduction Claim

Alabama woman pleads guilty to false reporting charges after hoax abduction claim, sparking calls for stronger penalties.

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Carlee Russell pleads guilty, avoids jail after falsely reporting her own kidnapping

During the sentencing, Judge David Carpenter suspended Russell's two six-month sentences, saying it would be a "waste of government resources" to put her in jail for her crime.

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Raiders mock draft roundup post first wave of free agency

Raiders mock draft roundup after first wave of free agency

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Alabama bans DEI initiatives; why users don't want Reddit to go public

Alabama's governor signed into law a ban on DEI iniatives. Reddit debuts on the New York Stock Exchange this morning, and many users are not happy

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Progressive Lawyers Engage In Actual Judge Shopping In Alabama

"Surreptitious Steps" to draw a Carter appointee in a deep red state demonstrate why the Judicial Conference's policy would not work.

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Alabama bans DEI in schools and says bathrooms must be designated by ‘biological sex’

Bill signed by governor Kay Ivey and lambasted by civil rights advocates affects public schools, universities and state agencies

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Alabama Gov. Signs Law Banning DEI Programs In Schools

Alabama Governor signs law restricting DEI programs in public schools and universities, sparking debate and protests.

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Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools

"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.

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States push ‘fetal personhood’ bills despite outrage at Alabama IVF ruling

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have considered efforts to give legal rights and protections to embryos and fetuses

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Alabama Lawmakers Pass Bills Restricting Absentee Voting And DEI Programs

Alabama lawmakers pass bills on absentee voting assistance and diversity programs, sparking debate on voter rights and diversity initiatives.

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Alabama lawmakers have approved a sweeping anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill

Republicans said they are guarding against programs that "deepen divisions," but Black Democrats called it an effort to roll back affirmative action programs that welcome and encourage diversity.

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