Manslaughter Charge Dropped Against Alabama Woman Who Suffered Miscarriage After Being Shot In Stomach
The criminalization of Jones calls into question how much Alabama, its state agents, and even some of its citizens care about Black women’s bodies
Large Percentage Of Alabamians Agree With The Decision To Punish Mother Who Lost Unborn Child In Shooting
The case of Marshae Jones outraged many across the nation, but in Alabama, where voters recently acknowledged the "sanctity of unborn life" it's a different story.
Alabama Woman Loses Unborn Child After Being Shot In Stomach, Shooter Goes Free While She's Charged With Manslaughter
Authorities claim that Marshae Jones started the fight that led to the shooting that ended the life of her unborn child.
New Alabama Law Ends Parental Rights Of Those Convicted Of Rape, Incest, Sodomy
The amendment to Jessi's Law will now strip the parental rights of anyone convicted of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, and incest.
Alabama Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Sex Offenders To Pay For Chemical Castration
The bill requires anyone 21 or older convicted of a sex crime involving a child younger than 21 to undergo chemical castration.
Sen. Kamala Harris Raised Over $160,000 For Abortion Groups After Alabama Abortion Ban
"This isn’t a scene from 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' This is happening in Alabama ― in our country ― in the year 2019,” she said in an email to supporters.
Stacey Abrams Has Some Thoughts On The Abortion Bans In Alabama And Georgia
Following the signing of two anti-abortion bills by Republican Govs. Kay Ivey and Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams decides to weigh in.
Alabama Gov. Signs Anti-Abortion 'Human Life Protection Act' Into Law
This archaic law, a clear challenge to 1973’s landmark Roe v Wade decision, is a near-total abortion ban.
Alabama Senate Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Bill In US, Without Exception For Rape Or Incest
Democrats in the Alabama Senate attempted to reintroduce an amendment that would make exceptions for victims of rape and incest, but that motion failed.
Alabama Man Who Noticed Elderly Woman Eating Alone Invited Her To Dine With Him And His Friends
After Jamario Howard found out that the unidentified woman was widowed, he invited her to share a meal with him and his friends.
Family of Emantic Bradford, Jr., Sues Alabama Attorney General, Demands Body Cam Footage, Officers’ Names
The family of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford, Jr., is seeking the release of records related to the 21-year-old’s police shooting death, including body cam footage from officers.
Law Proposed In Alabama Would Require Passing Drug Tests To Get Food Stamps
A new bill that was introduced on the Alabama House floor would require food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing or lose their benefits.
McKenzie Adams Suicide: Everything We Know About The Heartbreaking Story Of 9-Year-Old Who TooK Her Own Life
McKenzie Adams reportedly endured bullying at two elementary schools
Alabama 9-Year-Old Kills Herself After Racist Bullying
McKenzie Adams' classmates allegedly told her to go "kill yourself".
Black Women In Alabama Die Of Cervical Cancer At More Than Twice The National Average
Black women in Alabama die at nearly double the rate of white women, at 5.2 out of every 100,000 versus 2.7 out of every 100,000.
Alabama Police Fatally Shoot Black Man Wrongly Identified As Gunman In Mall Shooting
Emantic Bradford Jr., was wrongly identified as a possible gunman in a mall shooting after responding police officers shot and killed him.
Black Student At Alabama Catholic School Tormented By Racist Bullies
The Black student was allegedly drawn as a monkey by his peers, who also made monkey sounds in his presence, says the lawsuit.