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How Alabama’s Extreme Anti-Immigration Law Could Cost The State Billions of Dollars

Michele Waslin, Immigration Impact. February 10, 2012.

The harsh law could cost Alabama up to $11 billion in GDP and nearly $265 million in state income and sales tax, a new report found.

Civil Rights Groups Call on Alabama Automakers to Oppose Harsh Anti-Immigration Legislation

Elena Shore, New America Media. February 8, 2012.

Civil rights groups are turning to a new potential ally in the fight against Alabama’s harsh immigration law: the state’s top automakers.

Future of Anti-Immigrant State Laws on the Line for 2012

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. January 8, 2012.

A showdown in 2012 between Arizona and the federal government over SB 1070 may provide crucial guidance for other federal courts on newer state laws.

Immigration Laws Push Alabama Deeper into Poverty

Jairo Vargas, New American Media. December 8, 2011.

Alabama’s immigration law HB 56 doesn't just affect the human rights of immigrants; it also puts the state in an economic situation that could sink it even further into poverty.

Can an Occupation Movement Survive if it No Longer Occupies a Space? Lessons from Across the Land

Arun Gupta, Salon. November 27, 2011.

Protesters around the country have been cleared out of their occupied public spaces, but some of the smaller occupations could hold lessons for next steps.

DREAM Activist Describes Fear After Alabama’s HB 56: ‘I’m Not The Only One’

Julianne Hing, ColorLines. October 19, 2011.

Three weeks after Alabama began enforcing its ultra-strict anti-immigrant law, the country is beginning to see what happens when states create their own immigration policies.

When the Supreme Court Resumes on Monday, Will Immigration Legislation be Front and Center?

Pamela MacLean, New America Media. October 9, 2011.

Supporters of Arizona's draconian SB 1070 have asked justices to review the legislation, but the issue is complicated by copycat laws and other rulings.

2 Big Lies About Immigration Disproved in One Alabama Town

Gabriel Thompson, ColorLines. August 25, 2011.

Alabama's governor prides himself on the country's harshest anti-immigrant law, but his state is flourishing in part because of immigrants' hard work.

The 10 Scariest GOP Governors: Bringing a Radical Right-Wing Agenda To a State Near You

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. July 6, 2011.

The 2010 election saw a right-wing sweep of many state governor's races, and those governors haven't been shy about pushing their conservative shock treatment.

5 Ways Alabama's New Anti-Immigrant Law Is Even Worse than Arizona's SB 1070

Julianne Hing, ColorLines. June 24, 2011.

Alabama's HB 56 combines the harshest provisions of anti-immigrant ordinances and state laws that have been passed in recent years.

Compounding Housing Burdens in Coastal Alabama: Katrina and the BP Oil Spill

Adren Wilson, AlterNet. October 6, 2010.

The hundreds of Alabama households affected by Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill cannot afford to go another year living in less than dignified conditions.

The Party Of No Morphs Into The Party Of “No Way Jose”

Douglas Rivlin, NewsJunkiePost.com. February 25, 2010.

With the jobs bill that just passed the Senate, a small group of Republicans trotted out its all-purpose boogeyman: “illegals”

House Blue Dog Switches Party, Stiffing Democrats for $1 Million in Campaign Funds

Adele Stan, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. December 22, 2009.

Rep. Parker Griffith enjoyed campaign support of $1 million from the Democratic Party. But that was a year ago, and this is now.

After the Billionaires Plundered Alabama Town, Troops Were Called in ... Illegally

Mark Ames, AlterNet. October 24, 2009.

"We have to tolerate the inequality as a way to achieve greater prosperity and opportunity for all," says one Goldman Sachs adviser. But tell that to the people of Samson, Ala.

Glenn Beck: Totally Crazy or Just Batsh*t Insane?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Media and Technology. March 13, 2009.

This is pretty bad, even for Beck.

Workplace Massacre in Alabama: Did Endless Downsizing and Slashed Benefits Cause the Rampage?

Mark Ames, AlterNet. March 13, 2009.

If you keep squeezing workers to fatten filthy-rich executives' already-obscene bonuses, there can be very violent consequences.

Making Excuses for Arpaio Only Embarrasses Arizona

Eric Ward, Imagine 2050. March 3, 2009.

The reputation and morality of the State of Arizona are at stake.

The Siegelman Case: More Proof That the Bushies Were Up to No Good

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 14, 2008.

Karl Rove's fingerprints are all over this thing.

Dems say Alabama SOS Won't Share New Voter Rolls

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. September 25, 2008.

The Alabama Democratic Party is planning to sue Alabama's Republican secretary of state.

Fighting for the Rights of Voters Behind Bars

Anthony Papa, Drug Policy Alliance. September 23, 2008.

Exercising the right to vote is important part of prisoner rehabilitation, but over 5 million convicted felons are barred from doing so.

ACLU Sues to Reverse Alabama Ex-Felon Disenfranchisement

The American Civil Liberties UnionJuly 22, 2008.

At issue is the Alabama attorney general's list of crimes that prevent former offenders from voting.

Friday's McCain/Obama Round-up

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.

A quick rundown about whats happening on the campaign trail.

Siegelman Seeks Answers, Eyes Rove

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 31, 2008.

Siegelman: "It’s going to be my quest to encourage Congress to ensure that Karl Rove either testifies, or takes the Fifth."

Siegelman Slams Rove

Eli, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. March 29, 2008.

Siegelman on Rove: "His fingerprints are all over this case

Why Republicans Should Be Scared of Don Siegelman

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.

He can prove that the GOP prosecuted with little basis in fact, and that the prosecution was politically motivated.

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