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Heather Gann

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Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · 4d

‘Reclaiming Democracy, Rejecting Authoritarianism’: Alabama cities announce anti-Trump protests

This event follows Trump sending the National Guard into several major cities over the past few months and the president’s ongoing mass deportation efforts.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Aug 21

Trump administration now screening immigration applications for ‘anti-Americanism’

“Immigration benefits—including to live and work in the United States—remain a privilege, not a right," said an USCIS spokesman.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Aug 7

Alabama immigration advocate detained by ICE in traffic stop, family says: ‘Just heartbreaking and discouraging’

"Her detainment is not only legally questionable — it is morally wrong," a petition demanding her release reads.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Aug 6

NASA plans nuclear reactor on the moon: ‘It is about winning the second space race’

This will be Sean Duffy's first major action since President Donald Trump named him interim NASA administrator in June.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Aug 5

Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals

A federal judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause against Como en Casa manager Luis Miguel Campos Reyes.

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Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 31

Tuberville wants to ban students from these countries from studying in US: ‘Funding our own demise’

He claimed they are "getting into this country and learning how to destroy the United States of America and our allies."

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 28

Alabama company selling steak in auto part parking lots raises concerns: Is it ‘mystery meat’?

“Kenston Farms is “F” rated by the Better Business Bureau for unanswered complaints," Florida’s WFTV 9 reported.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 24

Viral TikTok snack recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

The FDA recall was raised to a Class 1 alert because ingesting the spread could cause serious illness or even death.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 24

Rapidly growing coffee chain opens new Alabama location

The new location will be open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 23

Alabama Public Television execs blame NPR, PBS ‘bias’ for funding cuts: ‘They’re in their echo chamber’

"They kind of listen to each other and say, ‘no, we’re not,'" said Executive Director Wayne Reid.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 21

Trump’s approval ratings crashing in states that loved him, including Alabama

Over 30,000 poll responses compiled by Civiqs shows Trump’s approval rating declining in states he won in November 2024.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 10

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could devastate Alabama’s rural hospitals, advocates fear

Experts and advocates warn that it could have dire consequences for Alabama’s tenuous rural healthcare situation.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 9

Senate unanimously passes Lulu’s Law to establish shark attack alert system

The Senate version of the bill will now go to the House for a vote.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 2

Alabama teen struck by lightning through phone charger: ‘It was a shocking experience’

Lisa Henderson said she was also struck by lightning as a child.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 2

ICE tracking app creator compares ICEBlock to fighting ‘Hitler’s rise to power’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has called it an "obstruction of justice" in a post to X this week.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jul 1

Country music star trashes Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: ‘That s--- ain’t country music.’

He said this in response to his album “My Own Worst Enemy,” (No.5) coming behind Beyonce’s (No.4) on the Apple Music country music charts.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 27

Riley Gaines throws support behind Alabama Senate candidate running for Tuberville’s seat

“We need bold conservatives in the Senate who will fight for truth, protect women and girls, and defend the country we love,” Gaines wrote.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 25

Alabama police looking to ‘solve the mystery’ of thief dressed in Scooby-Doo suit

“Maybe lay out some Scooby snacks and stay really still he will then come to you!” one woman commented.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 25

McDonald’s boycott: Alabama man among Black former franchisees who say fast food giant ‘ruined our dreams’

McDonald’s also faced backlash earlier this year after rolling back some of its DEI practices.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tuberville backs bill ‘holding radical protestors accountable’ after LA’s anti-ICE riots

“The First Amendment gives us the right to freedom of assembly, but it doesn’t give the right to block our streets.”

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 22

Donald Trump-supporting country music star John Rich to receive major military award

Rich, who has also been an outspoken Trump supporter in recent years, visited Birmingham in 2018 to unveil his Redneck Riviera whiskey brand and share the story of how it got its name.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 18

Democrat senator who served at Alabama military base named for ‘Confederate traitor’ grills Pete Hegseth

"I served at Fort Rucker, Alabama, a base that was named for a traitor who took arms against the United States of America."

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 17

Alabama military base carrying out Trump’s order to change its name

The installation is currently updating signage and materials to support the transition, according to a recent release.

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 12

13 ‘No Kings’ protests planned in Alabama as Trump hosts military parade

"Real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.”

Heather Gann @heathersgann.bsky.social · Jun 11

Former DOGE leader compares Newsom’s actions in LA to Alabama governor’s stand in schoolhouse door

"It’s the same Democrat governor playbook.”