Tag: politics
102-year-old voter marks 18th presidential election
By Andrew Scott
Pocono Record
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) - It was 1936, a presidential election year.
In June of that year, while campaigning for his second...
Black Women Will Elect the Next President
By Freddie Allen
National Newspaper Publishers Association
Black women will play a key role in electing the next president, according to a recent report by the...
More than ever, this election threatens to divide us, says UAB...
By Bob Shepard
UAB News
This election, perhaps as no other before, threatens to destroy longstanding friendships and relationships, according to Josh Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist...
Jefferson County judges outline campaign platforms at critical meeting with voters
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Judicial and District Attorney Candidates on Monday got a chance to meet voters during a forum hosted by...
After 50 years, Water Board votes to end joint billing with...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Residents can expect to pay higher sewer and water bills after the Birmingham Water Works Board voted to end joint...
Data shows why odds of receiving death penalty are higher if...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
When it comes to capital punishment in America, blacks are nearly four times more likely to receive the death penalty...
Clinton, Trump set for last debate as ugly race nears finish
By Julie Pace
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's ugly and acrimonious battle for the White House is barreling toward the end,...
Michelle Obama attacks Trump over sexual assault comments
By Michael Casey
Associated Press
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Michelle Obama said Thursday that Republican nominee Donald Trump bragging on a 2005 tape about his fame...
Analysis: Backed in a corner, Trump clawed through debate
By Kathleen Hennessey
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a presidential debate, wounded animal edition.
Bleeding supporters and running out of time, Donald Trump fought and...
Superintendent fired after tense email exchange, meeting with community
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
One week before the Birmingham City School board fired Superintendent Kelley Castlin-Gacutan, she engaged in a tense email exchange with...
