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June 26, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban

Those eligible under the pardon will be able to petition to have their discharges from the military upgraded and move to recover lost pay and benefits.

By The Associated Press

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Biden officials sought to remove gender-affirming care minimum age guideline, Alabama court records show

Adm. Rachel Levine was "very concerned" that a minimum age for surgeries "will affect access to health care for trans youth," according to emails.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama Democratic chair says Biden campaign hand-picked state's delegates, denying votes

Alabama Democratic Party Chair Randy Kelley said 81 qualified candidates to be delegates were wrongly excluded from the March primary.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Emmitt Smith: Reggie Jackson’s stories of racism in Birmingham show ‘why DEI is so vital’

"His truth is a reminder of the pain and suffering endured by many of our Black ancestors, including significant sports figures," Smith said.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Newbern, Alabama’s first Black mayor to take office after nearly 4 years under proposed settlement with white predecessors

Patrick Braxton was locked out of Newbern Town Hall and denied access to the tiny Black Belt town's bank account.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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6 lawyers who judge shopped Alabama gender-affirming care case comply with court order under protest

The attorneys said the order to turn over any public statements they made on the judge shopping ruling "will have a chilling effect" on their free speech rights.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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