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BW Recommends | May 10, 2026

Virginia Martin, May 10, 2026

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Booker, Sewell Focus Town Hall on Voting Rights Fight

Solomon Crenshaw Jr., May 5, 2026

The Democratic rally turned into a platform for discussion of the Alabama Legislature meeting this week to try to redraw electoral maps.

BW Recommends | May 3, 2026

Virginia Martin, May 3, 2026

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BW Recommends | April 19, 2026

Virginia Martin, April 19, 2026

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BW Recommends | April 12, 2026

Virginia Martin, April 12, 2026

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BW Recommends | April 5, 2026

Virginia Martin, April 5, 2026

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BW Recommends | March 29, 2026

Virginia Martin, March 28, 2026

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BW Recommends | March 22, 2026

Virginia Martin, March 22, 2026

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We Repeat: City Needs Blight Laws, Mayor Says

Solomon Crenshaw Jr., March 16, 2026

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and about a dozen local officials are pushing for neighborhood revitalization laws to be passed by the Alabama Legislature.

BW Recommends | March 15, 2026

Virginia Martin, March 15, 2026

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