Alex Nelson
Remembering civil rights titan and political power broker, Vernon Jordan
Prominent civil rights attorney and professional power broker, Vernon Jordan, passed away Monday at 85. In a statement to NPR on Tuesday,...
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Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Alabama pork barreler, Senator Richard Shelby, announces retirement
After months of speculation about whether he would seek re-election, Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has signaled the end of his...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Biden signs executive orders focusing on women's health, reproductive rights
This morning, the White House released a statement updating Americans on planned changes to the U.S. healthcare system. The briefing...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Democrats revive proposal to double federal minimum wage
In less than two weeks, the newly installed Biden/Harris administration, in tandem with Democratic majorities in both chambers of...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 5 min
White Supremacy: An American Love Story
America is the object of its citizen’s affection. It always has been. Before this landmass ever had a European name, the native...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Senators Warnock and Ossoff set historic cultural firsts, shift Senate control to Democrats
On Wednesday, the state of Georgia made history by electing its first Black U.S. Senator and also the first Jewish U.S. Senator from a...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Study group estimates $710 million at stake if Alabama blocks gambling
The Alabama Study Group on Gambling Policy, formed by Governor Kay Ivey in February, released their final report Friday detailing the...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Alabama native tapped to lead nation's military as U.S. Secretary of Defense
The incoming Biden-Harris administration has shaken up the status quo in the halls of the federal government, making good on pre-election...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
President-elect Biden considering Senator Doug Jones for US Attorney General
News outlets nationwide are reporting that Sen. Doug Jones is a front-runner for appointment as the United States Attorney General under...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Former Senator Cam Ward sworn in at Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
As of Monday morning, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has a new director, former state senator, Cam Ward. Governor Kay Ivy...