Keeping tabs on Alabama. Editor of https://teapawt.net/t.co/JNI2S9vZig. Pulitzer 2021, two more 2023
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Challen Stephens retweeted
Important new story out from @njdotcom and partners about how little nursing homes spend on feeding residents.
The Hunger Games: Many nursing homes feed residents on less than $10 a day: ‘That’s appallingly low.’ nj.com/news/2025/04/many-nur… @TedShermanSL @SusanKLivio
Challen Stephens retweeted
Alabama frequently denies parole to people who are in minimum-security lockup, working regular jobs & walking around in regular clothes or fast-food uniforms each day, arguing that they’re safe enough to work, but not to sleep at home. (By @IvanaSuzette)
al.com/news/2024/12/alabama-…
Challen Stephens retweeted
"It is puzzling that in this case, the State downplays the significance of the new DNA evidence when the State otherwise relies on similar DNA evidence to secure convictions and clear cold cases," wrote a federal judge. Great reporting on injustice in an AL #deathpenalty case.
Christopher Barbour has been on Alabama Death Row for 30 years for the brutal slaying of Thelma Roberts in Montgomery in 1992. But now, a judge is listening to his innocence lawsuit after newly tested DNA evidence points to someone else.
al.com/news/2024/10/hes-been…
Challen Stephens retweeted
A man (another one) who is clearly innocent sits on Alabama's death row. 30 years after his conviction, DNA evidence points to someone else. Alabama wants to execute him, anyway. al.com/news/2024/10/whitmire…
Challen Stephens retweeted
This was a pretty tough one to write about my hometown. But it is in an existential moment.
al.com/news/2024/10/archibal…
Challen Stephens retweeted
This is an amazing honor and I'm still pinching myself. Looking so forward to being a part of this board.
.@JohnArchibald of @aldotcom, @GinaSKChua of @semafor and @NTrethewey of @NorthwesternU have been elected to the #Pulitzer Prize Board! Click below to read more. pulitzer.org/news/archibald-…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Gas stations sell hemp products that look like marijuana, smell like marijuana, can provide the same high as marijuana, and can cause a failed drug test just like marijuana. In Alabama, the consequences can be devastating. (via @AmyKingsley4) al.com/news/2024/08/she-used…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Now for a 🧵 about 🍃 + an @examinationnews 🔍
Without much notice or scrutiny, it is now possible to buy THC products in most US states - including in places like Alabama, where marijuana remains illegal and can lead to jail time.
Challen Stephens retweeted
Trememdous honor for @MarshallProj to be a runner-up for this year's Molly Prize, with our amazing reporting partners @aldotcom @readfrontier @postandcourier @MSTODAYnews & @guardian
And the series "Prosecuting Pregnancy," a series done in partnership by @MarshallProj, @aldotcom, @postandcourier, @MSTODAYnews, @readfrontier and @guardian.
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Challen Stephens retweeted
An Alabama driver who told an officer ‘get your ass out of the way’ has been ordered to apologize or go to jail for up to 30 days
al.com/news/2024/05/alabama-…
Challen Stephens retweeted
After Alabama failed to launch medical marijuana for the third time, it was fair to ask: Will legal marijuana ever come to Alabama? But here’s the reality. It’s already here – or something very much like it. 🧵
al.com/news/2024/04/its-almo…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Yesterday, I went to a parole hearing. It lasted 2.5 hours, opposed to the normal few minutes. Why did it take so long? One answer: board Chair Leigh Gwathney. al.com/news/montgomery/2024/…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Breaking: Alabama Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald has resigned. al.com/news/2024/04/whitmire…
Challen Stephens retweeted
I dislike having my books banned (and mischaracterized by folks who haven't read them), but what I really dislike is when hard-working and deeply committed librarians are fired for no good reason by vindictive, unprofessional culture warriors who care nothing for actual kids.
Why was this Alabama library director fired? I got an answer from the library board director. And then another, and another ... You just have to read it. al.com/news/2024/03/whitmire…
Challen Stephens retweeted
"Ethics" reform: Alabama lawmakers want to legalize gifts to Alabama lawmakers. My column: al.com/news/2024/03/whitmire…
Challen Stephens retweeted
This was old Alabama politics. The politics of fear and confusion. Britt blamed Biden for an assault that appears to have happened 20 years ago. Her spokesman won't give a clear answer when asked. al.com/news/2024/03/did-brit…
Challen Stephens retweeted
“What they won’t tell you is, 95% of that cut is eliminating an earmark from Richard Shelby, because Richard Shelby is no longer here to defend his pet project building back in Alabama,” U.S. Rep Chip Roy of Texas told The Times. al.com/news/2024/03/622-mill…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Alabama refuses to parole prisoners, even when victims' families ask for it. More powerful stuff here from @IvanaSuzette. al.com/news/birmingham/2024/…
Challen Stephens retweeted
NEW: There isn’t any police video footage to help answer questions about what happened on the day an undercover officer shot and killed Tristian Clark during a traffic stop in Tuscaloosa in December, an attorney for Clark's family said.
al.com/news/tuscaloosa/2024/…
Challen Stephens retweeted
Alabama wrongfully imprisoned these two brothers for a crime they did not commit, then declared they deserve no compensation for two lost decades.
al.com/opinion/2024/02/roy-s…
