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Progressive news and events from Huntsville, Alabama and the surrounding areas.
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Donate to Support Hands Across Decatur, organized by Michael Meares
Hi, I'm Michael Meares, and I'm raising funds for Hands Across Decatur, an inspiring organ… Michael Meares needs your support for Support Hands Across Decatur
www.helphad.com
Hands Across Decatur, which provides food, clothing and other resources for the unhoused in Decatur, is in danger of closing early next year. Please consider a donation to help pay their rent for next year. Also be sure and share the link below. Thank you!
www.helphad.com
www.helphad.com
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Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, join us in hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com?utm_source=i...
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, join us in hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com?utm_source=i...
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It only needs 2 million gallons of fresh water a day!
Bessemer greenlights $14 billion data center with rezoning vote
Just two city councilmembers voted against the rezoning.
www.al.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It only needs 2 million gallons of fresh water a day!
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We're back in court today defending Alabama birth centers from unnecessary regulations that threaten their existence.
Birth centers provide essential prenatal care to people with low incomes and people in rural areas. Our leaders must make it easier, not harder, to receive reproductive care.
Birth centers provide essential prenatal care to people with low incomes and people in rural areas. Our leaders must make it easier, not harder, to receive reproductive care.
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We're back in court today defending Alabama birth centers from unnecessary regulations that threaten their existence.
Birth centers provide essential prenatal care to people with low incomes and people in rural areas. Our leaders must make it easier, not harder, to receive reproductive care.
Birth centers provide essential prenatal care to people with low incomes and people in rural areas. Our leaders must make it easier, not harder, to receive reproductive care.
Kyle Sweetser is a transphobic POS.
Former Trump voter running as Alabama Democrat sparks debate: ‘Charles Barkley shouldn’t be playing in the WNBA’
Republicans have made keeping transgender athletes out of women's sports a favorite talking point.
www.al.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Kyle Sweetser is a transphobic POS.
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A federal judge just ordered Alabama to use a fairer map in the Montgomery area for the 2026 Senate race.
Translation: the state can’t rig the lines however it pleases.
It’s one more reminder that courts, not our politicians, are the ones protecting voters.
#FairMaps
1819news.com/news/item/u-...
Translation: the state can’t rig the lines however it pleases.
It’s one more reminder that courts, not our politicians, are the ones protecting voters.
#FairMaps
1819news.com/news/item/u-...
U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco orders Alabama to use new State…
U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ordered Alabama use a new State Senate redistricting map for 2026. | Alabama News
1819news.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A federal judge just ordered Alabama to use a fairer map in the Montgomery area for the 2026 Senate race.
Translation: the state can’t rig the lines however it pleases.
It’s one more reminder that courts, not our politicians, are the ones protecting voters.
#FairMaps
1819news.com/news/item/u-...
Translation: the state can’t rig the lines however it pleases.
It’s one more reminder that courts, not our politicians, are the ones protecting voters.
#FairMaps
1819news.com/news/item/u-...
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This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families.
Montgomery's Capri Theatre to show The Alabama Solution for free
This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families.
www.alreporter.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families.
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Alabama will move heaven and earth to protect a football program’s win record.
But fans passing out in the stands?
Dozens of heat calls a game?
Concrete at 130°?
We get cooling stations and a “hydrate” reminder.
Game times and TV money stay untouched.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1611202...
But fans passing out in the stands?
Dozens of heat calls a game?
Concrete at 130°?
We get cooling stations and a “hydrate” reminder.
Game times and TV money stay untouched.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1611202...
Scorching Saturdays: The Rising Heat Threat Inside Football Stadiums - Inside Climate News
Excessive heat and more frequent medical incidents in Southern college football stadiums could be a warning sign for universities across the country.
insideclimatenews.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Alabama will move heaven and earth to protect a football program’s win record.
But fans passing out in the stands?
Dozens of heat calls a game?
Concrete at 130°?
We get cooling stations and a “hydrate” reminder.
Game times and TV money stay untouched.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1611202...
But fans passing out in the stands?
Dozens of heat calls a game?
Concrete at 130°?
We get cooling stations and a “hydrate” reminder.
Game times and TV money stay untouched.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1611202...
Way to go, @dsanorthalabama.bsky.social!
DSA hosts free brake light event to help drivers avoid unnecessary traffic stops
Broken brake lights are among the most common reasons police stop drivers, and fixing them is a practical way to help protect people from expensive fines.
www.rocketcitynow.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Way to go, @dsanorthalabama.bsky.social!
“'Hyundai relies on prison, labor, forced labor, and even human trafficking. And these are just a few of the problems that we’ve uncovered...'”
Lawsuit filed against Hyundai and Kia over alleged “severe labor exploitation”
Hyundai called the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Jobs to Move America “baseless” in a Thursday statement.
www.alreporter.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
“'Hyundai relies on prison, labor, forced labor, and even human trafficking. And these are just a few of the problems that we’ve uncovered...'”
Rebranded the account. The Assembly idea has kind of fallen by the wayside with the development of the North Alabama Spokescouncil. I'll use this account to post news and events of interest to the progressive community in the Tennessee Valley!
November 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Rebranded the account. The Assembly idea has kind of fallen by the wayside with the development of the North Alabama Spokescouncil. I'll use this account to post news and events of interest to the progressive community in the Tennessee Valley!
Democratic Senate candidate @markwheelerii.bsky.social has released a viral TikTok. More than a million views!
#finance #mortgage #cellphone #money #economy
TikTok video by Mark Wheeler II - U.S. Senate
www.tiktok.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Democratic Senate candidate @markwheelerii.bsky.social has released a viral TikTok. More than a million views!
Hands Across Decatur, which provides food, clothing and other resources for the unhoused in Decatur, is in danger of closing early next year. Please consider a donation to help pay their rent for next year. Also be sure and share the link below. Thank you!
www.helphad.com
www.helphad.com
Donate to Support Hands Across Decatur, organized by Michael Meares
Hi, I'm Michael Meares, and I'm raising funds for Hands Across Decatur, an inspiring organ… Michael Meares needs your support for Support Hands Across Decatur
www.helphad.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Hands Across Decatur, which provides food, clothing and other resources for the unhoused in Decatur, is in danger of closing early next year. Please consider a donation to help pay their rent for next year. Also be sure and share the link below. Thank you!
www.helphad.com
www.helphad.com
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Back from hiatus! Expect more news and events from the Huntsville area soon!
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Back from hiatus! Expect more news and events from the Huntsville area soon!
A temporary victory, but a victory nonetheless!
AI garbage truck cameras pulled from Huntsville’s proposed budget
Cameras would have been used to help detect code violations, public works issues.
www.al.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A temporary victory, but a victory nonetheless!
Contact Mayor Battle and your city councilor and tell them you oppose AI surveillance.
City Detect CEO discusses technology amid concerns from residents
Huntsville City Council postpones AI camera decision for garbage trucks amid privacy and budget concerns, aiming for review in September 2025 meeting.
www.rocketcitynow.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Contact Mayor Battle and your city councilor and tell them you oppose AI surveillance.
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Starbucks CEO pay: $96 MILLION
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
August 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Starbucks CEO pay: $96 MILLION
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000
Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000
CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.
The system is rigged.
Madison neighbors, check out your city council candidates!
What are the biggest issues facing Madison? Here’s what City Council candidates had to say
Three Madison city councilmembers run for re-election, while four districts will elect a new candidate
www.al.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Madison neighbors, check out your city council candidates!
Boycotts work!
Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott
Brian Cornell to be replaced next year as retailer naviagtes boycott over its scaling back of DEI initiatives
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Boycotts work!
Consider signing the petition to demand the release of community advocate Gio Hernandez, who was taken into custody by ICE and is being held in Louisiana. linktr.ee/FREEGIO
FREEGIO | Linktree
Demand the Release of Giovanna Hernandez!
#UnidosconGio
linktr.ee
August 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Consider signing the petition to demand the release of community advocate Gio Hernandez, who was taken into custody by ICE and is being held in Louisiana. linktr.ee/FREEGIO
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On July 16, John Wahl sent a letter to AL public library directors advising them to “take immediate steps..to ensure that no federal grant funds are used to promote gender ideology.”
The patrons of HMCPL call on the board and admin NOT TO COMPLY.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...
The patrons of HMCPL call on the board and admin NOT TO COMPLY.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...
HMCPL Do Not Comply with Anti-Trans Mandate
On July 16th, John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Public Library Service Board, and the Alabama Republican Party, sent a letter to library directors across the state advising them to “take immediate steps...
actionnetwork.org
August 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
On July 16, John Wahl sent a letter to AL public library directors advising them to “take immediate steps..to ensure that no federal grant funds are used to promote gender ideology.”
The patrons of HMCPL call on the board and admin NOT TO COMPLY.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...
The patrons of HMCPL call on the board and admin NOT TO COMPLY.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...
Celebrate reading with a book drive featuring book reviews at Butler Green on Saturday!
June 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Celebrate reading with a book drive featuring book reviews at Butler Green on Saturday!