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June 26, 2022

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Johnson: Planned Parenthood CEO shares ‘what the fight ahead is going to look like’

Alexis McGill Johnson, who heads the national sexual and reproductive rights organization, was devastated, not surprisingly, by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the constitutional protection of abortion created nearly half a century ago by Roe v Wade. She and the organization, she shared, will continue to battle the inequities that may become even more glaring post-Roe.

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com

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Cameron Smith: SCOTUS Dobbs opinion demands wisdom and humility from lawmakers

After a few hours to read and process the Court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, my father’s reaction seems remarkably appropriate. Not only is wisdom desperately needed, but our lawmakers must simultaneously demonstrate unprecedented humility in answering the most challenging existential and policy questions imaginable.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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Alabama runoff winners could bring ‘generational shift’

Three runoff winners on Tuesday - Katie Britt, 40; Wes Allen, 46; and Andrew Sorrell, 36 -- represent a gradual generational shift going on with Alabama's elected leaders.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabama GOP declares state Senate race a tie, to be decided ‘by lot’

After almost 17,000 votes, one vote separated the candidates.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Dana Hall McCain: A new chapter in the pro-life movement

How we act and speak in the wake of this great victory for the unborn will have real consequences in other parts of the country.

By Dana Hall McCain | DMcCain@al.com

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Alabama’s Terri Collins on Roe v. Wade: No state abortion exceptions planned for rape, incest

Rep. Terri Collins, who sponsored Alabama's abortion ban, doesn't expect changes to be considered before the legislative session begins in March 2023.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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