The longest-serving member of the Alabama House resigns after pleading guilty to federal charges
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Arizona Democrats say they will try again to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona's House of Representatives said on Wednesday they would try once more ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Biden signs $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The law comes months after Biden first requested emergency funding to address the ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/biden-signs-foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/war-in-ukraine-us-military-assistance-could-come-soon-after-house-vote
White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
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
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/house-vote-aid-ukraine-israel.html
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244899635/civil-war-confederate-statue-markers-sign-history
Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-aid-gives-ukraine-the-means-to-retake-initiative
Bennett says House might be ‘putting division behind us’ after foreign aid bill: Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Michael Bennett is a Senator ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609447-rep-bennett-says-house-might-be-putting-division-behind-us-after-foreign-aid-bill/
Detroit Lions go ‘Bama to Bama to Bama’ in NFL Draft’s first round: The selection of cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday night made it three years in a row ...
al.com/sports/2024/04/detroit-lions-go-bama-to-bama-to-bama-in-nfl-drafts-first-round.html
Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/
Gavin Newsom targets Arizona — and Alabama — over abortion restrictions: The Democratic California governor is launching a new ad in Alabama as he unveils ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-arizona-alabama-abortion-restrictions-00153523
NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.
al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-last-ride-for-alabamas-nick-saban.html
Retirees choosing teaching as second career, filling classroom shortages: Facing a national teacher shortage, more school districts are turning to professionals ...
pennlive.com/education/2024/04/retirees-choosing-teaching-as-second-career-filling-classroom-shortages.html
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House: Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622940-bill-that-could-lead-to-prosecution-of-librarians-advances-in-alabama-house/
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
With US Workers on the March, Southern States Take Aim at Unions: GOP leaders in the region are "truly astonished that workers might not trust their ...
commondreams.org/news/with-us-workers-on-the-march-southern-states-take-aim-at-unions
US Aid Gives Kyiv Respite But Battlefield Shift Remains Far Off: US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/us-aid-gives-kyiv-respite-but-battlefield-shift-remains-far-off
Alabama House Passes Bill That Could Be 'Used to Arrest Librarians': "I feel like this is a violation of the First Amendment, and it's easily going to be ...
commondreams.org/news/alabama-house-bill-librarians
Opinion | Liz Cheney: The Supreme Court Should Rule Swiftly on Trump’s Immunity Claim
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Reached the Outer Limit of Extremism: She has, in very little time, undermined the influence of her party’s entire right ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson.html
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted
fastcompany.com/91110467/tiktok-warns-170-million-americans-could-lose-their-free-speech-rights-u-s-bill-enacted
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Granderson: Republicans aren't protecting elections. They don't want democracy: The latest efforts to exclude Black votes echo the earliest days of our republic.
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/republican-election-integrity-bill-vote-fraud-democracy
Stephen King on delays in U.S. aid for Ukraine: 'House Republicans are killing Ukraine'
ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3852002-stephen-king-on-delays-in-us-aid-for-ukraine-house-republicans-are-killing-ukraine.html
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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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
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House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate on Tuesday: House Republican impeachment managers are set to send the Senate articles of impeachment ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4595154-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-senate/
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246423390/amazon-warehouse-alabama-union-vote
In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244164194/black-voters-representation-alabama-redistricting
The West Calls Putin’s Bet on Faltering Support for Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/the-west-calls-putin-s-bet-on-faltering-support-for-ukraine
Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote: The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/johnson-ukraine-israel-aid-house.html
Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama : The bill aims to restrict discussions of gender identity or sexual orientation.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/expanded-called-dont-gay-education-restrictions-advance-alabama/story
Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it: The Alabama Republican described Ukraine as a "black hole" in a more than 9 minute floor speech ...
businessinsider.com/tommy-tuberville-missed-vote-ukraine-aid-2024-4
Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law/
Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html
Alabama sets July execution date for man convicted of killing delivery driver : The execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 fatal shooting of a delivery ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-sets-july-execution-date-man-convicted-killing-delivery-driver-rcna149503
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/
Trump says he stands with Johnson as Greene threatens ouster: Trump's comments come as a blow to Greene's efforts.
axios.com/2024/04/12/trump-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-mar-a-lago
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
UAE floods: Banks may defer loan instalments for 6 months following storm, says Central Bank - News | Khaleej Times
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Freedom Monument Park tells honest story of enslaved people: The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, is designed to get visitors closer ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1245895505/freedom-monument-park-tells-honest-story-of-enslaved-people
Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey on UAW’s Astounding Victory in VW Tennessee & Her Fight Against Cancer
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/jane_mcalevey_uaw_volkswagen_us_labor
Archibald: The genie is out of the bong in Alabama: Maybe it’s time for Alabama to legalize the good $#@%.
al.com/news/2024/04/archibald-the-genie-is-out-of-the-bong-in-alabama.html
Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis? Ala. state workers may have to choose.: Alabama is considering a bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/22/juneteenth-jefferson-davis-holiday-alabama/
GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.
axios.com/2024/04/14/george-santos-house-floor-republicans
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
'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/
Man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama AG’s office: A man was arrested and charged Wednesday with detonating an explosive outside the ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4586973-man-charged-with-detonating-explosive-device-outside-of-alabama-ags-office/
Rand Paul Puts Mike Johnson on Blast: 'Lost All His Principles': The senator on Sunday suggested that Johnson had "completely changed and lost all his ...
newsweek.com/rand-paul-puts-mike-johnson-blast-lost-all-his-principles-1890164
UAW’s Tennessee win fuels hopes in the South, but skeptics remain: The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/uaws-tennessee-win-fuels-hopes-south-skeptics-remain-rcna149013
43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
After victory at VW in Chattanooga, the union road leads to Alabama : After the United Auto Workers’ triumph at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/after-victory-in-chattanooga-the-union-road-leads-to-alabama/KTEHAKR6PVDKBA5DDTEUSY6E5I/
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
Conspiracy theory 2024: RFK, GOP just can’t spread enough falsehoods: In the era of news being distorted by social media algorithms where “enragement equals ...
thehill.com/opinion/columnists/juan-williams/4577157-conspiracy-theory-2024-rfk-gop-just-cant-spread-enough-falsehoods/
Alabama refused summer meal benefits for kids. Should it fund EBT next year?: Alabama lawmakers are debating whether to fund a summer EBT program for families.
al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-refused-summer-food-aid-for-kids-should-it-fund-ebt-next-year.html
Will Joe Biden be on the Ohio ballot? Lawmakers say yes, but haven't found a fix yet
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/will-joe-biden-be-on-the-ohio-ballot-lawmakers-still-hashing-out-plan/73437835007/
US House blocks domestic surveillance bill after Trump's opposition: A modest overhaul of a controversial U.S. domestic surveillance program backed by Republican ...
reuters.com/world/us/hotly-debated-us-domestic-surveillance-bill-moves-toward-house-vote-2024-04-10/
GOP Governors Show 'How Scared They Are' of Workers Organizing With UAW | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/what-is-united-auto-workers
Man who shot himself during police chase, crashed into UAB building has died : The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Antonio Dewayne ...
al.com/news/2024/04/man-who-shot-himself-during-police-chase-crashed-into-uab-building-identified.html
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
House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill
npr.org/2024/04/20/1245594589/house-approves-bill-tiktok-ban
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
COMIC: The roadside marker unlocking a forgotten civil rights murder: In 1963, William Lewis Moore was murdered in Alabama while on a civil rights protest walk ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246684546/comic-historical-marker-civil-rights-murder
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 offered millions in incentives for Landing’s Birmingham HQ. What changed?
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-offered-millions-in-incentives-for-landings-birmingham-hq-what-changed.html
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
Why some Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers oppose union: ‘There’s no way I’d bring the UAW in’
al.com/news/2024/04/why-some-alabama-mercedes-benz-workers-oppose-union-theres-no-way-id-bring-the-uaw-in.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/
Archibald: The Alabama Senate just took a stunning stand: And to Sen. Will Barfoot.
al.com/news/2024/04/archibald-a-rare-toast-to-the-alabama-senate.html
You Finished I.V.F. Can You Donate Embryos and Get a Tax Deduction?: Some people may consider donating embryos to researchers in light of Alabama’s I.V.F ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/your-money/ivf-embryos-donation-taxes.html
NFL Draft 2024: Who slipped to the second round?: The NFL Draft resumes on Friday night with the second and third rounds after 32 players were picked on Thursday ...
al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-who-slipped-to-the-second-round.html
‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/
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