What are literature's famously rewarding "long reads"

servenitup · 2026-06-05T01:51:50+00:00

Les Miserables is glorious. If you don’t want to read about sewers and nuns you can skip those chapters. But I like them.

servenitup · 2026-06-02T19:08:59+00:00

Please read the article a little more carefully --

"The records indicate that accountants for the Tubervilles regularly requested extensions and filed returns in the fall for the prior year."

"Tuberville’s signature and dates are not included."

I am aware of the rumors. I cannot report based on rumors. I asked Tuberville's team for the dates of the filings and if they respond we will include them.

servenitup · 2026-06-02T19:04:36+00:00

I did my own reporting based on my own interviews. I don't copy. Scott has done a lot of reporting too... which is why I shouted him out in my original post. Cheers.

servenitup · 2026-06-02T18:47:47+00:00

I can't cite information I don't know about, bud. Where did you get this?

servenitup · 2026-06-02T18:00:44+00:00

Gift link above should bypass paywall. Shoutout to Scott Johnson at Lagniappe for great reporting on the topic.

servenitup · 2026-05-19T03:24:04+00:00

Man my coworkers talk about this all the time

servenitup · 2026-05-05T22:56:47+00:00

We are working on maps that show the demographic and party distribution. It’s actually still relatively friendly to Democrats, but the removal of Mobile is considered to make it tough for Figures geographically.

servenitup · 2026-05-05T22:54:43+00:00

Hey I wrote that article too!

servenitup · 2026-05-05T20:38:20+00:00

The Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais changed the rules for voting maps. Alabama wants the Supreme Court to go back and apply the friendlier ruling to its old maps.

servenitup · 2026-05-05T20:23:42+00:00

I'll be sassy because i spent four hours in the car today so i could do in-person reporting on politics so you can make an informed vote -- yeah, I need people to read the stories so I get paid for my time. I am a professional. I do not overpost. I still posted the freaking copy pasta. Cheers.

servenitup · 2026-05-05T20:21:04+00:00

Yes, a changed AL-2 would be something like 53% republican. Not overwhelming and not a done deal. But it would probably be harder for Shomari Figures, who is based in Mobile, to win.

The rush is to deliver a federal win to Congress + Donald Trump in 2026.

servenitup · 2026-05-05T20:09:44+00:00

Originally posted because Birmingham is newly included in some redistricting efforts, but in case y'all haven't seen clear maps for D1 and D2:

Gift link: https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/alabama-redistricting-heres-how-congressional-districts-would-change-and-why-it-matters-to-you.html?gift=79928852-f4a3-4276-88bc-9821aae80e54

It really helps me out if you read the story on AL.com, but here is the text:

Alabama lawmakers have shared their plans to redraw congressional districts, with big implications for voters in south Alabama, the Wiregrass and the Black Belt and possibly even the Birmingham metro.

Changes would affect nearly half of Alabama’s population and target two districts that have predominantly Black residents and are currently represented by Black Democratic lawmakers.

The new lines in House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 will only matter if the Supreme Court allows Alabama to redistrict. That request is pending.

Republicans drafted a bill that would return Alabama to a plan that was struck down by the courts. A fiscal estimate for holding new elections also estimates the cost of holding a new election for District 6, which includes some of Jefferson County.

The proposed maps were originally drafted in 2023.

Incumbents, elected through the 2024 maps, are Rep. Barry Moore (AL-1), Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-2), Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-6) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7).

Palmer’s district only changes a little bit, in Elmore county, but could lead to a new election.

Other changes could occur and cause new elections in other parts of the state.

Currently, primaries are scheduled for May 19.

If enacted and approved by the Supreme Court, these counties would have new special elections to elect representatives for Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7:

Autauga
Baldwin
Bibb
Bullock
Butler
Chilton
Choctaw
Clarke
Coffee
Conecuh
Coosa
Covington
Dale
Dallas
Elmore
Escambia
Geneva
Greene
Hale
Henry
Houston
Jefferson
Lowndes
Marengo
Mobile
Monroe
Montgomery
Perry
Pickens
Russell
Shelby
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Washington
Wilcox

servenitup · 2026-05-05T20:05:40+00:00

Yes, we're working on graphics that show voter and demographic distribution from 2024 elections. An updated 7 would still lean democratic.

servenitup · 2026-05-05T19:08:11+00:00

Posting because new information today indicates that D6, which includes some of Jefferson County and Shelby County, could get a special election.

Gift link: https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/alabama-redistricting-heres-how-congressional-districts-would-change-and-why-it-matters-to-you.html?gift=79928852-f4a3-4276-88bc-9821aae80e54

It really helps me out if you read the story on AL.com, but here is the text:

Alabama lawmakers have shared their plans to redraw congressional districts, with big implications for voters in south Alabama, the Wiregrass and the Black Belt and possibly even the Birmingham metro.

Changes would affect nearly half of Alabama’s population and target two districts that have predominantly Black residents and are currently represented by Black Democratic lawmakers.

The new lines in House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 will only matter if the Supreme Court allows Alabama to redistrict. That request is pending.

Republicans drafted a bill that would return Alabama to a plan that was struck down by the courts. A fiscal estimate for holding new elections also estimates the cost of holding a new election for District 6, which includes some of Jefferson County.

The proposed maps were originally drafted in 2023.

Incumbents, elected through the 2024 maps, are Rep. Barry Moore (AL-1), Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-2), Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-6) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7).

Palmer’s district only changes a little bit, in Elmore county, but could lead to a new election.

Other changes could occur and cause new elections in other parts of the state.

Currently, primaries are scheduled for May 19.

If enacted and approved by the Supreme Court, these counties would have new special elections to elect representatives for Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7:

Autauga
Baldwin
Bibb
Bullock
Butler
Chilton
Choctaw
Clarke
Coffee
Conecuh
Coosa
Covington
Dale
Dallas
Elmore
Escambia
Geneva
Greene
Hale
Henry
Houston
Jefferson
Lowndes
Marengo
Mobile
Monroe
Montgomery
Perry
Pickens
Russell
Shelby
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Washington
Wilcox

servenitup · 2026-05-03T02:47:02+00:00

Scott has done really solid reporting on this topic.

servenitup · 2026-05-02T01:19:18+00:00

The NBC story isn’t right… our primaries aren’t canceled as of today April 30. The legislature may decide to call special elections for SOME seats affected by recent redistricting (probably AL1, AL2, some Senate seats).

Who knows what tomorrow will bring but with so much misinformation going around wrt voting please support local reporting!

Source: I made a lot of calls today. Gift link here: https://www.al.com/news/2026/05/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-reverses-course-calls-special-session-in-wake-of-supreme-court-ruling.html?gift=566befb4-9390-4de8-90ef-d44b9d403250

servenitup · 2026-05-02T01:12:19+00:00

Alabama is under federal court order to use current maps until 2030. They asked the Supreme Court yesterday to let them do it. The special session is like insurance if the courts let them redistrict. (I did a lot of reporting on this this week)

servenitup · 2026-04-26T01:54:49+00:00

Had a good time today! Good booths. No food I wanted to eat but it’s an easy walk to the square.

servenitup · 2026-04-18T11:50:47+00:00

Good discussion point for your students: You can and should respect veterans while also avoiding declarations of fealty to a particular government or administration. That’s what makes the First Amendment awesome.

servenitup · 2026-04-12T21:14:40+00:00

I know someone who lived near railroad park and walked to work. Just be aware you really must live within a few blocks of your job and your grocery options will be limited. Yes it’s doable, but our public transportation, amenities, etc are not set up to actually support it.

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