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July 16, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Johnson: Attorney in historic Alabama redistricting case says state will be ‘much richer’ politically

Abha Khanna, the daughter of Indian immigrants, was raised with a "real appreciation for the rights we are afforded as citizens.' She says, "We have to continue to fight for them."

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com

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Opinion

Guest opinion from retired federal judge U.W. Clemon: Time to expand the Supreme Court

We need Congress to exercise its power now!

By U.W. Clemon | Retired chief judge of the Northern District of Alabama

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Cameron Smith: White and a patriot does not a white nationalist make

Being white and loving America doesn’t make you a white nationalist, but suggesting that liberals have somehow co-opted an otherwise reasonable term is false.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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Parking improvements coming soon, Birmingham Parking Authority CEO Andre Davis promises

While it may be 2024 before the plan is completed, BPA CEO André Davis told the Lede in a Q&A this week that drivers will not have to wait that long to see changes to the city’s parking system-some of which could also help resolve long lasting complaints about predatory towing in the downtown according to Davis.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Tuberville gets Alabama House GOP backing for abortion fight in defense bill

Congressmen tout stripping abortion policy and Space Command benefits in NDAA.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Coastal Alabama awarded over $67M for 27 environmental projects

The projects range from sewer and water infrastructure improvements to recreational access improvements, Gov. Kay Ivey said at a press conference in Mobile on Friday.

By Mary Helene Hall | mhall@al.com

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