Politics

By Brian Slodysko and Dan Merica, Associated Press What Wisconsin voters want from debate he wanted to help. Though Medelius, co-chairman of West’s “Justice for All Party,” welcomed the assistance, the offer would complicate his […]

By Jacob Holmes A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge the voter rolls. A host of civil rights […]

The new SPLC Action Fund poll shows Figures with a lead among likely voters, thanks to a big boost from Vice President Kamala Harris. With a boost from Vice President Kamala Harris, Shomari Figures is […]

By Jacob Holmes A new bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session would prevent convicted sex offenders from serving as first responders. Rep. Kerry Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, filed House Bill 27 with a focus in keeping […]

By Wesley Walter The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration An Alabama bill, pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session, seeks to expand voting rights […]

By John Sharp Democratic candidate Shomari Figures and his Republican opponent, Caroleene Dobson, will participate in a live online debate in October that will be broadcast on AL.com as well as AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The […]

By John Sharp The longtime president and CEO of a leading civil rights organization co-founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957 is stepping down at the end of the month. Charles Steele Jr., […]

By William Thornton Birmingham’s Roy Wood Jr. weighed in on former President Donald Trump’s appearance Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, asking his social media followers a pointed question. The comedian was referring […]

By Mike Cason Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has not decided if he will be on the ballot for governor in 2026 but is sure that he will either run for the state’s top office or […]