As my spouse and I ran errands today, she wore a “Protect Trans Kids” t-shirt and I wore a “Trans Rights are Human Rights” ball cap. We catch people staring often, but today one cashier told us they loved our shirt and hat. While we ate lunch, someone came to our table, apologized for interrupting, and complimented our shirt and hat. Putting this out there for those overwhelmed by the ugliness and need a boost, that you have allies and advocates. Maybe more than you know. #PrideMonth#trans
Joyce Vance looks at what Alabama Republican senator Turbeville is doing, holding up more than 250 military promotions and, as of yesterday, causing the Marines to be without a Senate-confirmed commandant. Tuberville opposes the military's policy permitting enlistees to access reproductive health care of ouf state when necessary.
Republicans as a party supporting the military? Hardly, she concludes.
"That a Republican is undermining the military belies the party’s traditional claim to be stronger on military issues than the Democrats. So does the attack of House Republicans on our nation’s key law enforcement entities—the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation—after traditionally insisting their party works to defend 'law and order.'”
Tomorrow is the next opinion release date from the Supreme Court and they could rule on Moore vs Harper at any time folks. If they side with us against just like they did when they overturned #alabama congressional maps then we are in a great position to say we defended democracy
Voting Maps Throughout the Deep South May Be Redrawn After Surprise Supreme Court Ruling
As many as five House seats could flip in 2024 after the Allen v. Milligan ruling, in which the #SupremeCourt upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
No, #WashingtonPost, the Supreme Court did not say that #Alabama had to draw another district "favorable" to Black residents, as your headline wrongly claims. The word "favorable" doesn't occur a single time in the decision.
The word they used many times was "proportional", and the idea behind that word is that the districts need to be equitable to Black residents. EQUITABLE, not "favorable."
Shame on #WaPo for this bad headline.
Gift link: https://wapo.st/3IYWbHx #VotingRights#SCOTUS#VRA
If a foreigner attempts to sabotage the U.S. military, he is a terrorist. If an American tries to sabotage the U.S. military then he is a domestic terrorist. Tuberville, this failed coach, failed Alabamian, failed man who never served a day in uniform, is a domestic terrorist! #military#terrorism#Alabama#tuberville
The Pulpit Rock at Cheaha State Park provides one of the best views in Alabama. Cheaha is a Creek Indian word meaning high place, which is fitting being that Cheaha Mountain is highest point in AL.
Hell freezes over: The Supreme Court backs the landmark Voting Rights Law (1965) 5-4 and rules against Alabama's Republican drawn voting map which heavily favors Republicans and discriminates against Black voters. The maps will now be redrawn. John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh joined Sotomayor, Kagan and Kagan in the majority. #Alabama#votingrights https://apple.news/A2ZR6AI1fRii9imBxw2-DRQ
Montgomery, Alabama State Capital Building near sunset is a gorgeous white classical building at the top of a hill with a of boulevard leading to the building. Can be purchased here:
I think the scope should be the whole Southeast, with Channels separated out for States and Cities. Then if anyone wants a more focused instance that's great, too. That's the beauty of Federation and decentralization!
In the meantime, important you share with me I'll gladly pass along
#Alabama senator Tommy #Tuberville, when pressed by interviewer on whether white nationalists are racist: "That’s your opinion"; this is "identity politics" about people with "different beliefs"
Authorities in #Alabama are investigating how white supremacist messages appeared on a digital road sign along a highway busy with Memorial Day traffic.
Motorists on Interstate 65 near Clanton called state troopers at lunchtime on Monday to report the words #PatriotFront and “reclaim America” were flashing on an electronic sign, interspersed with messages warning of an upcoming roadwork zone.
Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are studying how environmental contaminants like pesticides and antibiotics are impacting butterfly and moth populations.
To be clear, means Thomas let 11th Cir decision IN FAVOR OF Smith stand, he will be resentenced. Altho AL will come back w cert petition asking ct to overrule precedents limiting execu of intellec disabled ppl
These Kansas scientists want you to send in dead butterflies and moths. No, really. (www.kmuw.org)
Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are studying how environmental contaminants like pesticides and antibiotics are impacting butterfly and moth populations.