By Aubree Sipsy (Cherokee County) “It is our passion and voice that shines within us that makes the future brighter, because we all come from different parts of Alabama, here in Montgomery, from our own counties, from our own stories that need to be told,” Gov. Camila Lopez said in her opening remarks for the … [Read More]
“No Justice Without Mercy,” Alabama’s House Speaker Says
By Indira Singh Tomorrow-Today Copy Editor “There can be no justice without an act of mercy,” Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon told delegates to the 2020 Youth in Government conference during opening ceremonies. Merciless justice defeats the purpose of democracy and government, he added. The two require a balance, which is the duty … [Read More]
Alabama’s Chief Justice Relates How Being Youth Legislature’s Speaker of the House Led to His Involvement in Government
By Indira Singh Tomorrow-Today Copy Editor Walking into the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building on a cold and sunny day in downtown Montgomery, the officers and the youth justices of the Alabama Supreme Court were greeted by the buildings’ docents, who shared its unique history and construction. Constructed from the same marble Michaelangelo used in his sculptures, … [Read More]
Former Youth Leg Speaker Returns as Alabama’s Chief Justice
By Julia Stuckey TomorrowTODAY Staff Writer Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker attended the opening ceremony of the 71st YMCA Youth Legislature Friday, Feb. 22, and spoke briefly before swearing the youth delegates into office. In high school, Parker participated in Youth Legislature for three years, which he said “prepared him for a life involved with … [Read More]
‘Write the history of your generation,’ U.S. Sen. Doug Jones Says
By Daisy Bruce Tomorrow-Today staff writer U.S. Sen. Doug Jones spoke Friday to Alabama Youth in Government delegates, reflecting first on the events and experiences that led him to become a senator for Alabama. With many grueling tasks, including making more than 1.2 million phone calls, his campaign journey was not easy. Even in his … [Read More]
Youth Media Interviews U.S. Sen. Doug Jones Prior to Friday Lunch
By Erica Gage Tomorrow-Today Copy Editor All eyes were on the black Tahoe that pulled up Friday in front of the RSA Activity Center in downtown Montgomery as Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones emerged from the backseat. As part of the 70th Annual Youth Legislature Conference celebration, Conference Board Chairman and Circuit Judge James Anderson … [Read More]
‘Be the Wise and Honest Who Serve,’ Chief Justice Challenges Delegates
By Erica Gage Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer At the opening session of the Alabama Youth in Government’s 70th Annual Youth Legislature Conference, Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart spoke about the importance of shaping a society led by the “wise and honest.” She quoted founding father John Adams who said, “If wise men decline, others will not. … [Read More]
‘I don’t believe in failure and you shouldn’t either,’ state treasurer tells delegates
By Trinity Hunter Tomorrow-Today staff writer Young Boozer, Alabama’s 39th state treasurer and the guest speaker for the opening session of the 69th Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature, immediately addressed the elephant in the room – his name. “Yes, that is my real name,” he told the crowd of chuckling teenagers. After getting that out of … [Read More]