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October 10, 2022

Alabama Politics

News

Guest opinion: Beware a new Blundering Generation

"Normalizing talk of political violence leads to political violence. "

By Sean Busick

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News

Tuberville’s reparations remark ignores fact white people commit most crimes

“They want to control what you have. They want reparation because they think the people that do the crime are owed that.”

By The Associated Press

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Politics

Alabama leader reacts to Tommy Tuberville: ‘The bull**** is that this guy is a US Senator’

“There is some bullshit here but it isn’t what (Tuberville) thinks it is. The bullshit is that this guy is a United States Senator in the first place,” Rep. Chris England posted.

By Ivana Hrynkiw | ihrynkiw@al.com and William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Opinion

Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve

From the Poarch Creek’s Wind Creek Casino to the small roadside slot machine operators that dot Alabama, the legal games played with gambling are every bit as entertaining as the “bingo.” Just remember one rule: The house always wins.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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News

Why straight ticket voting is likely here to stay in Alabama

Alabama is one of only six states to have straight ticket voting, and it is not going anywhere anytime soon. Even the sponsor of legislation to abolish it says more information is needed before doing so. Also, a growing number of voters check one box for their preferred political party.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabamians march for abortion rights: ‘We still have enough energy to keep fighting’

Supporters of reproductive rights protested abortion bans at rallies and marches across Alabama on Saturday.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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