Teachers union drops support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity
United Teachers Los Angeles announced Monday night the revelation that school board candidate Kafried Al Alim had reposted or “liked” social media posts with anti-Semitic, pro-gun or pornographic content. As a result, they withdrew their support for him. “We condemn all forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, anti-Black racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia and homophobia,” the […]
GOP Lawmakers Giddy As Fetterman Floats Support For Republican Border Bill
Republican lawmakers praised Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman after he indicated he might support a Republican-backed border bill in exchange for Ukraine funds. Fetterman told FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram on Thursday that he was prepared to vote for HR2. border security bill It passed the House in May but stalled in the Democratic-controlled […]
University of Alabama Online now offering mental health, wellness support through Uwill
The University of Alabama is committed to increasing access to mental health and wellness support for online students. As part of that effort, the university announced a new partnership with Uwill, a popular online therapy platform. ” University of Alabama We want to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed,” he […]
Trump: âVery wonderful young Senatorâ Katie Britt called to affirm support for protecting IVF
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Thursday night, warned families and prospective parents seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last week. He said he has talked with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt about supporting the United States. The court has sparked a debate […]
Tuberville bill to expand food options in senior program draws growing bipartisan support
As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is the voice of Alabama farmers in Washington. Last fall, Mr. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Sen. Ben Ray Luján. (DN.M.). pecan Other tree nuts covered by USDA's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Tuberville said the bill has growing bipartisan support in the House and Senate. […]
Alabama lawmakers advance effort to financially support BSC by sidelining state treasurer
The Alabama Senate Education Appropriations Committee approved a new bill Wednesday. If passed, the bill would extend a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern University, allowing the financially struggling university to stay open. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Jabo Wagoner, would remove State Treasurer Young Boozer from administering the loans and would instead be administered […]
Alabama lawmakers advance effort to financially support BSC by subverting state treasurer
The Alabama Senate Education Appropriations Committee approved a new bill Wednesday. If passed, the bill would extend a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern University, allowing the financially struggling university to stay open. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Jabo Wagoner, would remove State Treasurer Young Boozer from administering the loans and would instead be administered […]
Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization
Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance announced today that a majority of workers have signed union cards, marking serious progress in their movement to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). The announcement comes a month after workers at the factory first declared a unionization campaign. As part of the announcement, video One of the […]
Van Jones Says RFK Jr.’s Swing-State Support Could Send ‘Shockwave Through The Democratic Party’
CNN contributor Van Jones said Tuesday that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is causing political “shockwaves” within the Democratic Party. American Values 2024, a political action committee supporting environmental activists, said it had collected enough signatures to put Kennedy on the ballot in Arizona and Georgia, CNN reported. report. Jones said Kennedy's potential […]
Expanding access to high quality childcare builds support among Alabama lawmakers, working families
More than 200 advocates gathered in Montgomery last week to urge the state Legislature to address public policy concerns and opportunities for child care in Alabama. Alabama has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, but it also has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the nation. One of the […]
