Funny how things are changing Bob Franken is an Emmy winning, syndicated columnist. - photo by File photo
The way it usually works out, organized labor is aligned with the Democrats, and big business is closely connected to the GOP. And it is true that the Dems still march in lockstep with those who are the employees, by and large. However, it’s both Republicans and Democrats who are slugging it out with the corporations.
First of all, when I say “Republicans,” I mean the Trump party. When I say “ultra-conservative,” these days that means “Trump-inspired.” You never hear of ultra-conservative Democrats; their opponents describe them as radical liberals and moderates. I happen to think that’s unfair; those on the far left should be titled the “Immoderates,” but that’s another discussion.
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Alabama woman’s case becomes test of federal anti-riot law
The Justice Department dispatched its top terror prosecutor to defend a statute the Trump administration turned to in its fight against violence at racial justice protests.
Tia Pugh s case has emerged as a test of a controversial half-century-old law that has become one of the key tools the Justice Department is using to pursue violence stemming from protests and civil unrest. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
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MOBILE, Ala. The Justice Department dispatched one of its senior counterterrorism prosecutors for a court showdown Thursday over an event that rarely makes its way to federal court: a broken window.
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Greene County detectives are asking for the public s help in locating Russell Long, 39, who has not been heard from in 15 days.
Russell was last seen at the residence of a family member on Farm Road 76 near State Highway UU in Willard. That s where his vehicle was located.
Russell might be with friends, according to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff s office, but close associates and family members are concerned.
Russell is 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Those with information on his whereabouts should call local police.
Attorney for Mobile woman facing federal riot charge claims law is racist
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An attorney representing a Mobile woman facing federal charges stemming from her allegedly smashing the window of a police vehicle during last year’s George Floyd protests claimed in court Thursday that the statute his client is charged under has racist origins, according to a report.
Tia Pugh was charged with obstructing, impeding and interfering with law enforcement during the course of a civil disorder that affected interstate commerce for allegedly smashing the window during the May 31 protest in Mobile as demonstrators attempted to block Interstate 10.
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