Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab
Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama park confronts difficult history in sculpture: In Montgomery, Alabama, a new sculpture park has joined two memorials created by the ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2024/0411/bryan-stevenson-equal-justice-initiative-freedom-monument-sculpture-park
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Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
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Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
Democrats weigh different paths to getting Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio
cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/democrats-ohio-alabama-biden-ballot/
'Threaten our jobs and values': Southern politicians ramp up campaign against UAW organizing
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/16/southern-politicians-ramp-up-anti-uaw-campaign-ahead-of-tenn-vote/73345744007/
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
- This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.
- The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.
- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has notified the state and national Democratic parties that the scheduled date of the DNC comes after an Alabama deadline ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-secretary-of-state-says-democratic-convention-too-late-to-get-biden-on-ballot-this-fall.html
Republicans say a late convention could keep Biden off some ballots. It hasn't mattered before.
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-say-late-convention-keep-biden-ballots-hasnt-mattered-rcna147213
Man Charged With Detonating Explosive Outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office: The authorities said that the suspect in the February episode had acknowledged ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/explosive-alabama-attorney-general-office.html
Body of Nakita Chantryce Davidson found in southwest Birmingham, boyfriend in custody
al.com/news/2024/04/body-found-in-southwest-birmingham-investigated-as-homicide-victim-police-say.html
Black Woman Says Viral Moment With Donald Trump Was 'Learning Experience': Michaelah Montgomery spoke out about the moment with Trump in Chick-fil-A.
newsweek.com/michaelah-montgomery-donald-trump-viral-moment-chick-fil-georgia-1889744
‘Wild, wild west.’ Families say organs of deceased Alabama inmates have been removed without their consent
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/organs-removed-deceased-alabama-inmates/
GOP Governors Show 'How Scared They Are' of Workers Organizing With UAW | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/what-is-united-auto-workers
Beyoncé Won’t Burn Down the Barn with “Cowboy Carter”: Doreen St. Félix reviews Beyoncé’s new country-inspired album, “Cowboy Carter,” with songs featuring Dolly ...
newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/can-beyonce-ever-burn-down-the-barn
How Abortion, and IVF, Flipped an Alabama State House Seat: Marilyn Lands’s victory in a special election provided an early blueprint for Democrats who are eager ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/alabama-abortion-ivf-house-seat.html
He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote
apnews.com/article/biden-trump-recruiting-disillusioned-voters-organizing-election-2c4930db207f6c97897107eeaaa39fe6
Washington becomes latest state that could leave Biden off their November ballot: Democrats have pitched provisional ballot access in WA, OH and AL
abcnews.go.com/Politics/washington-latest-state-leave-biden-off-november-ballot/story
The UConn Huskies are headed to the championship game, making a run for back-to-back trophies.
They’ll face Purdue on Monday night.
Read more: www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/live-blog/final-four-march-madness-live-updates-rcna145793
Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50
- Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.
- Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.
- Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.
- Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.
Mercedes workers in Alabama to file for union vote as soon as this week, sources say
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Mercedes workers in Alabama to file for union vote this week, UAW leader says: Factory workers at Mercedes Benz's assembly plant in Alabama are moving forward ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-workers-alabama-file-union-vote-soon-this-week-sources-say-2024-04-02/
Hospital at Center of Alabama Embryo Ruling Is Ending I.V.F. Services: The hospital cited a “lack of clarity” in recent state legislation meant to shield I.V.F ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/politics/mobile-alabama-ivf-hospital.html
President Joe Biden says 'extreme voices' against racial equality put democracy at risk - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/12/joe-biden-remarks-national-action-network-convention/9891712961622/
Alabama definitions of ‘male’ and ‘female’ pass House, now in Senate: The bill's sponsor said it's purpose is to protect women’s spaces ...
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-definitions-of-male-and-female-pass-legislature-head-to-governor.html
Biden could be left off Alabama general election ballot, state election official warns
nypost.com/2024/04/09/us-news/biden-could-be-left-off-alabama-general-election-ballot-state-election-official-warns/
Transgender Teen Denied Entry to Prom for Wearing Dress: The student was allegedly told to change into pants and police were called when an angry mom confronted ...
newsweek.com/transgender-teen-prom-dress-alabama-lgbtq-1888839
Alabama man convicted of killing 5 people asks to be executed: ‘It’s the right thing to do’
cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/alabama-death-row-inmate-execution-appeals/
Feds join ranks of employers with generous fertility benefits: Federal employees can choose plans that cover several fertility services, including up to $25 ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/10/feds-join-ranks-of-employers-with-generous-fertility-benefits/
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey visited a drive-thru safari south of Montgomery earlier this week to meet several animals including her namesake, “Miss Kay,” a llama ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-meets-miss-kay-a-llama-named-after-her-despite-petas-urging-she-forgo-visit.html
Seeking to defy history, the UAW is coming closer to unionizing in the South: Autoworkers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., will vote in mid-April on ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242143873/uaw-auto-workers-union-south-right-to-work-mercedes-volkswagen-election
Quick Glance: UAW making strides in unionization efforts in the South
- The UAW is increasing its efforts for unionization in the South.
- Employees at Mercedes in Vance, Alabama, have submitted a petition for a union election.
- The UAW has rapidly gained the majority of workers at Volkswagen and Mercedes.
- Wage issues and political resistance shape the debate around unionization in the South.
Buttigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News investigation about neighborhood flooding
abcnews.go.com/US/buttigieg-visits-predominantly-black-alabama-community-abc-news/story
The 5 states with the highest inflation and the 5 with the lowest. See where yours ranks
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/09/states-highest-lowest-inflation/73184932007/
Alabama House approves sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing, sports equipment: The holiday would exempt the outdoor and sports equipment the first weekend in ...
al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2024/04/alabama-house-approves-sales-tax-holiday-on-hunting-fishing-sports-equipment.html
‘Correct a black mark in US history’: former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court
theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2024/apr/14/abu-ghraib-iraq-torture-abuse
Trinity Richards, teen who barely survived Dadeville shooting: ‘I was saved to help other people’
al.com/news/2024/04/trinity-richards-teen-who-barely-survived-dadeville-shooting-i-was-saved-to-help-other-people.html
Republicans are rushing to defend IVF. The anti-abortion movement hopes to change their minds
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/anti-abortion-movement-ivf-war-00149766
Alabama murderer gives up appeals and asks to be executed so that victims’ families have ‘justice’
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-murderer-gives-appeals-asks-executed-victims-families-justice-rcna146404
Alabama teacher certification: State approves first alternative teacher prep program
al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-approves-states-first-alternative-teacher-prep-program.html
Alabama legislators want $6.6 million in library funding tied to book relocations
al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-legislators-want-66-million-in-library-funding-tied-to-book-relocations.html
Alabama Republicans Try to 'Criminalize Librarians Simply for Doing Their Jobs': "Not only is this wrong, it's also unconstitutional. You are not ...
commondreams.org/news/alabama-library
Alabama senators push for teachers to get 12 weeks of paid parental leave: Alabama currently does not offer teachers any paid parental leave.
al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-senators-push-for-teachers-to-get-12-weeks-of-paid-parental-leave.html
2024 Elections to Use District Maps Challenged as Discriminatory: With control of the House of Representatives hanging in the balance, the time-consuming appeals ...
propublica.org/article/elections-district-maps-deemed-discriminatory-south-carolina-florida
Seven-year-old selling lemonade to help purchase mother’s tombstone: The community of Scottsboro, a city in Jackson County, Alabama, rallies behind 7-year-old ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/seven-year-old-selling-lemonade-32525598
‘Sad’ puppy watched and waited as 6 siblings got adopted. Now, she still needs a home
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287549250.html
‘He gave me a chance’: Alabama GOP senator praises Mitch McConnell for mentorship
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287310310.html
Alabama pushes two bills to restrict what’s in the library: ‘It’s creating a nanny state.’
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-pushes-two-bills-to-restrict-whats-in-the-library-its-creating-a-nanny-state.html
2024 Tesla Model 3: Good Enough to Be Elon-Proof?: In a softening EV market, the Tesla CEO’s remarks have made some buyers wary of the brand ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2024-tesla-model-3-review-good-enough-to-be-elon-proof-d86d6d2b
Who Was Featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’?: ‘Cowboy Carter’ includes a wealth of references and collaborators, from Dolly Parton and Linda Martell to ...
thecut.com/article/who-is-featured-on-beyonce-cowboy-carter.html
Quick Glance: Beyoncé Confronts Rejection on Cowboy Carter
- Beyoncé opens up on Cowboy Carter, inviting Black women to own their multidimensional identities.
- Racism is the only force attempting to keep a country girl like Beyoncé out of country music.
- Beyoncé opens up many seats at the table for other Black country artists after facing rejection from the industry.
- In Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé shows how she turns rejection into lemonade and redefines the genre.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins pressed Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has pushed for several reproductive rights measures ... Show more
Sean Kim Butorac: How struggles over immigration echo the conflict over slavery: Texas has not only disrupted the balance of powers. Its attempt to nullify ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/01/opinion-immigration-texas-echo-civil-war/
Good Hope man arrested with marijuana: A 23-year-old man was on Thursday arrested at his Good Hope, East Coast Demerara home with some 107 ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/06/news/guyana/good-hope-man-arrested-with-marijuana/
Amid Debates Over Black History, a Park Stands For Truth and Reconciliation: Alison Saar, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, Hank Willis Thomas, Cliff Fragua, Wangechi Mutu ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/freedom-monument-sculpture-park-montgomery-bryan-stevenson-1235001828/
Strippers sue Alabama club for $100K, say forced to give up their tips: In a lawsuit, exotic dancers at an Alabama strip club said they were forced to share tips ...
businessinsider.com/exotic-dancers-sue-strip-club-100k-forced-give-up-tips-2024-4
Voting rights groups sue Alabama over blocking assistance for absentee ballots: The organizations claim ‘extreme’ ban enacted last month is unconstitutional ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/alabama-sued-voter-assistance-absentee-ballots
Pregnant women convicted in Alabama could avoid prison for 3 months after birth under new bill
al.com/news/2024/04/pregnant-women-convicted-in-alabama-could-avoid-prison-for-3-months-after-birth-under-new-bill.html
Sammy’s dancers sue Homewood strip club, claim minimum wage violations, forced illegal tip sharing
al.com/news/2024/04/sammys-dancers-sue-homewood-strip-club-claim-minimum-wage-violations-forced-illegal-tip-sharing.html
Former Alabama Govs. Robert Bentley, Don Siegelman announce support for bill to retroactively ban judicial ov
al.com/politics/2024/04/former-alabama-govs-robert-bentley-don-siegelman-announce-support-for-bill-to-retroactively-ban-judicial-override.html
How a Democrat Flipped a Seat in Alabama: Speaking from personal experience about abortion resonated with voters in her Alabama district.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/how-democrat-marilyn-lands-won-in-alabama
Rise in US executions masks deep divide between states on use of death penalty: Some of the 27 states that have the death penalty have not executed anyone in ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/13/us-death-penalty-executions-rise
IVF Treatment in the U.S. May Be at Risk, Scientists Warn: An Alabama court ruling that human embryos outside the uterus should be regarded as children has ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00830-1
Whitmire: Alabama lawmaker wants to rewrite ethics law he wasn’t following: Rep. Matt Simpson failed to file contract disclosure until called out on it ...
al.com/news/2024/04/whitmire-alabama-lawmaker-wants-to-rewrite-ethics-law-he-wasnt-following.html
Alabama student travels to UN in Switzerland to tell story of being kicked out of school
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-student-travels-to-un-in-switzerland-to-tell-story-of-being-kicked-out-of-school.html
The long, slow death of Birmingham-Southern: What killed an Alabama college with 168-year-old roots?
al.com/news/2024/04/the-long-slow-death-of-birmingham-southern-what-killed-an-alabama-college-with-168-year-old-roots.html
Who Was Featured on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’?: ‘Cowboy Carter’ includes a wealth of references and collaborators, from Dolly Parton and Linda Martell to ...
thecut.com/article/who-is-featured-on-beyonce-cowboy-carter.html
Federal grant will help expand telehealth access in rural Alabama: The grant will be used to fund the ADMH Telehealth Expansion Project, a strategic initiative ...
al.com/news/2024/04/federal-grant-will-help-expand-telehealth-access-in-rural-alabama.html
Paid articlePaid Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter on stalled lottery, gambling bills: ‘What are we thinking?’
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-speaker-nathaniel-ledbetter-on-stalled-lottery-gambling-bills-what-are-we-thinking.html
At least 32 million at risk of tornadoes, hail, high winds, flooding: "Substantial" severe storm outbreak puts 32 million at risk of tornadoes ...
axios.com/2024/04/02/extreme-weather-tornadoes-ohio-south
The Arizona Supreme Court gave the go-ahead Tuesday to prepare to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions ... Show more #roevwade #AZPolitics #alabama #ALPolitics #NewsUpdate
Those who happened to visit medicaid dot gov to learn about qualifying for coverage before Thursday may have caught an apparent website mishap ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/04/medicaid-website-lists-alabama-boogie-woogie-in-absurd-error.html
Man confessed to raping, murdering Kamarie Holland ‘to get right with God’ before execution
al.com/news/montgomery/2024/04/man-who-raped-murdered-kamarie-holland-confessed-to-get-right-with-god-before-execution.html
Embattled Mobile police chief: Administration on ‘smear’ campaign against him, his family
al.com/news/2024/04/embattled-mobile-police-chief-administration-on-smear-campaign-against-him-his-family.html
Pete Buttigieg coming to Birmingham to celebrate $14.5 million grant: The visit will be Buttigieg's second to Birmingham as transportation secretary.
al.com/news/birmingham/2024/04/pete-buttigieg-coming-to-birmingham-on-wednesday-to-celebrate-145-million-grant-for-4th-avenue.html
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit donates two buses to Miles College: The buses are now on campus and need to be wrapped in the purple and gold of Miles
al.com/news/2024/03/birmingham-jefferson-county-transit-donates-two-buses-to-miles-college.html
Mike Pence praises Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling as ‘practical,’ ‘morally right,’ bashes Legislature’s
al.com/politics/2024/04/mike-pence-praises-alabama-supreme-court-embryo-ruling-as-practical-morally-right-bashes-legislatures-ivf-fix.html
Birmingham’s own Roy Wood, Jr. will be the emcee of the sixth edition of Sloss Tech, in June at the Lyric Theatre.
Also appearing as keynote speakers will be ... Show more www.al.com/business/2024/04/roy-wood-jr-andrew-yang-facebook-whistleblower-among-speakers-for-2024-sloss-tech.html
Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis’ birthday? Alabama bill would give state workers a choice
al.com/news/2024/04/juneteenth-or-jefferson-davis-birthday-alabama-bill-would-give-state-employees-a-holiday-choice.html
Union president blasts Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama auto ‘workers are fed up with getting screwed’
al.com/news/2024/04/union-president-blasts-gov-kay-ivey-alabama-auto-workers-are-fed-up-with-getting-screwed.html
D.C. has a new proposal to go hard on truancy: Mayor Bowser has a twin proposal to crackdown on truancy and youth crime
axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/04/08/truancy-youth-crime
Alabama faces Level 3 severe weather risk Wednesday: Storms could bring tornadoes
al.com/news/2024/04/level-3-severe-weather-risk-wednesday-for-alabama.html
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