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Tag Archives: Alabama
Watch: The Voting Rights Act at Work in Alabama, Texas and South Carolina
On February 27, 2013, the Supreme Court will be hearing a case from Shelby County, Alabama, in which opponents of the Voting Rights Act are trying to strike down a key section of the law—Section 5. Section 5 is the … Continue reading
Ad Describes Devastating Impact of Alabama’s Anti-Immigration Law, HB56
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People of Faith Stand (and kneel) for Justice in Alabama
By Cedric Lawson, Field Associate Today, on the National Day of Prayer, people of faith sent a powerful message by kneeling in prayer and blocking the doors leading to the Alabama Senate. Legislators continue to ignore the voices of pastors, … Continue reading



