Posts Tagged ‘Artur Davis’

Posted on October 4th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Montgomery Advertiser: Barkley a “political expert”

As previously noted in What the Weekly’s Reading, Charles Barkley recently expressed doubts about Artur [...]

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Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Courtney Haden

Perry County, Alabama takes on tons of toxic TVA sludge

Perry County, Alabama takes on tons of toxic TVA sludge

Somebody said, “That’s a strange tattoo 
You have on the side of your head.”
I said, “That’s [...]

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Posted on June 17th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Jere Beasley to chair Artur Davis’ gubernatorial campaign

Jere Beasley to chair Artur Davis’ gubernatorial campaign

Former Alabama Lieutenant Governor Jere Beasley has endorsed Artur Davis’ gubernatorial bid and will serve [...]

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Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

TIME Magazine profiles Artur Davis

TIME Magazine profiles Artur Davis

Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis is the subject of yet another TIME Magazine profile, [...]

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Posted on February 6th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

INTERVIEW: ARTUR DAVIS \’97 Part Two

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Posted on February 6th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

INTERVIEW: ARTUR DAVIS \’97 Part One

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Posted on October 6th, 2008 by Madison Underwood

Bama Mix 10-6-2008: Some felons can vote, right?

The big question in Alabama today is one that probably should have been answered a [...]

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Posted on July 18th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Another open letter to Artur Davis

Another open letter to Artur Davis

Further questions on the Alabama congressman’s support of FISA

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Posted on July 8th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

Commentary: Davis on the defense

Two weeks ago, Birmingham Weekly columnist Courtney Haden made plain his disappointment with the way [...]

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Posted on April 27th, 2008 by Kyle Whitmire

Artur Davis bats for Team Obama

Artur Davis bats for Team Obama

On This Week, Davis warned that, by questioning Obama\’92s electability, the Clintons were damaging their reputations in the South and among racial progressives.
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Posted on January 14th, 2008 by Glenny Brock

NEWS: Considering the Crisis

The panelists will discuss presidential candidates and issues of disparity in access to healthcare for U.S. citizens.

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 1 day ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society