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Rodriquez Smith: Restoring integrity, progress, and unity for Alabama House District 6
Ummm yeah…soooo, how did Mitch McConnell pull off “going home” with no one in the media actually seeing him leave? There have been people watching that hospital like a hawk. Now there’s no real Capitol police presence outside the home??? 😒 come on now..
Of all of the crazy mess that has happened in 2026, this so far takes the cake!
Juneteenth isn't about division—it's about remembering the day freedom finally reached those it had long been denied. If we celebrate America's independence, we can honor America's journey toward liberty for all. History is strongest when we tell the whole story. 🇺🇸✊🏾 — Rod
One of the most unimaginable stories that I’ve ever seen. I’m going to try to keep this one in the spotlight until we see real movement.
I've had a few days to reflect. I'm disappointed by Alabama's runoff turnout, but not discouraged. The work continues. From now until November, I'll be using this page to keep Alabamians informed, engaged, and ready to vote. Stay informed. Stay motivated. Let's get to work. -Rod
I know I’m not the only one that’s sick of waking up to more bad news.
A storm was passing through, so we had a Smith household talent show!! I can always count my oldest daughter to join in my nonsense!!!
Rev. Jesse Jackson, job well done, sir. I will never give up because, “I am somebody.” Rest in power!
There’s not many times that people and their opinions make me angry, but this was one of those moments. If you’re going to be an ally, learn from those of us who experience it on a daily basis!
If I’m being real, I think the thing that they don’t want out is that they were probably eating them. We know everything else…
I was asked about Substack earlier. I haven’t been big on it and I’ve had it for a while, but clearly we’re going to have to share information everywhere we can because of this regime in charge. You can find me here.
My friends: Once again, an American life was taken unjustly. The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota should alarm us all. Silence is complicity. Demand accountability from your leaders—or replace them. We are not going backward. We move forward. -Rod
It was an ex£cution. Again, we have nothing to say to the people that support this mess.
It brings me peace to know that the world collectively hates him.
I do believe Dr. King would be proud of “some” of the progress that has been made, but he’d be confused by us going from Obama to Trump. On this day as we honor his legacy, let us remain committed to justice and equality for all. This administration MUST be held accountable!!
I have a legit question. WTF is the purpose of Congress coming back if they’re not doing anything? Like are we just going to pretend as if this man is not destroying the whole damn planet and hope that it stops?? I need answers!!
It feels as if the news gets worse each and every single day.
The U.S. attacking Venezuela without Congress, then seizing its president, is unconstitutional and dangerous. I don’t support dictators—but war powers belong to Congress. “No new wars” was a lie. Fix healthcare and childcare instead of shredding democracy abroad.