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Welcome Intern Ella Cobbs

My name is Ella Cobbs, and I am so incredibly excited to be interning with Alabama Appleseed this summer! I am a rising senior at Sewanee: The University of the South pursuing an English major, minors in Politics and French, and a certificate…

Appleseed welcomes veteran journalist Eddie Burkhalter to our research team

Eddie Burkhalter, News

My name is Eddie Burkhalter and I’m excited to join Alabama Appleseed as a researcher. I’ve long been an admirer of the work done here, and I’m humbled to be a part of this team. I grew up in Georgia, and lived in the Kennesaw and Marietta…

Welcome to Intern Justin McCleskey

Intern, News

I’m Justin McCleskey and I’m excited to start my internship with Alabama Appleseed over the summer! I completed my bachelors degree in political science at the University of Alabama and am in my second year as a master’s student…

Welcome Frederick Spight, New Policy Director

Frederick Spight, News

My Name is Frederick M. Spight Jr. and I am elated to be joining Alabama Appleseed as the new Policy Director. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to create broad reaching changes and reforms that positively affect the most vulnerable…

Appleseed Welcomes Intern Mercedes Davis

Intern, News

My name is Mercedes Davis, and it is with so much gratitude that I announce my internship with Alabama Appleseed this summer. I am a rising 2L at Cumberland School of Law and hold a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University…

Finding Gratitude on Tax Day

Catherine Alexander-Wright, Habitual Felony Offender Act, News

by Catherine Alexander-Wright, MSW, LICSW, Alabama Appleseed Social Worker April 15 along with its not-so-much-recognized but equally-dreaded friend April 18 can be, let’s be honest, a negative experience ranging from nuisance to financial…