Tag: politics
Ed May II Elected Mayor of Fairfield
By Idrissa N Snider
For The Birmingham Times
Ed May, II was elected Tuesday as mayor of Fairfield.
May received 1,004 votes to Johnnie Wyatt’s 922 in...
Clinton tears into Trump on taxes
By Ken Thomas and Jonathan Lemire
Associated Press
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump's tax history, business acumen and trustworthiness on Monday,...
Birmingham City Council returns to neighborhoods to discuss 2016 budget
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council heard “loud and clear” what the citizens wanted for their neighborhoods, said President Johnathan Austin, as...
Fairfield Mayoral Candidate denies charges he doesn’t live in city
By Idrissa N. Snider
For The Birmingham Times
Fairfield mayoral candidate Edward May II last week denied charges that he does not live in the city.
May’s...
Why Clinton Won Debate Against Trump
By Genita Hawkins
Who won the presidential debate?
It all depends on whom you ask. Donald Trump supporters say Trump won, while Hillary Clinton supporters say...
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Alabama’s felon voting rights ban
By Kim Chandler
Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal lawsuit is challenging Alabama's policy of stripping convicted felons' of their right to vote.
The Greater...
Debate appears likely to topple 36-year ratings record
By David Bauder
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday appears likely to set a record...
After first debate, Hillary Clinton comes out on top
Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
About 20 minutes in, it was clear who the winner of the first presidential debate would be. Between rampant defensiveness, wildly...
Moderator Lester Holt under scrutiny during debate
By David Bauder
AP Television Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone's aware of the stakes for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during the first presidential debate, but...
Urban League, others to host Debate Watch Parties on Monday
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Voters in the Birmingham area will gather Monday night for a Debate Watch Party in support of their candidate. Democratic...