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Ralph Chapoco

@rchapoco.bsky.social
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scientist turned journalist, currently @alreflector.bsky.social, reposts not endorsements, political and policy junkie, just trying to live my life

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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
It is for matches like this that I wish I had cable. I cannot believe I missed this one. Titans going at one another. youtu.be/QznL3Rs2-i4?...
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Naomi Osaka vs Iva Jovic - FULL Match Highlights | Round 3 | Roland Garros 2026
YouTube video by House of Highlights
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Woohoo! New Jack Ryan series is out! www.amazon.com/gp/video/det...
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Watch Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War | Prime Video
In this new film, Jack Ryan is reluctantly pulled back into espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy. Racing against time, he joins CIA allies Mike November and James Greer and sharp MI6 officer Emma Marlowe to battle a rogue black-ops unit in a high-stakes, deeply personal fight.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Oh my gosh! Did this day actually arrive. Final exam for final class completed. Welcome to summer!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, in a Facebook post. Thank you, Governor Kay Ivey, for giving Alabama a fighting chance to send seven Republicans to Congress. The House and Senate will convene 4 p.m. Monday for a special session.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Read all about it on @alabamareflector.com: Legislative leadership confirms special session to reconfigure congressional maps set for Monday. alabamareflector.com/2026/05/01/a...
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Leaders in the Alabama Legislature confirm that the body will meet Monday to begin special session | Alabama Reflector
The move to end the injunction preventing redistricting until 2030 came a day after the nation's high court weakened the Voting Rights Act.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
OK, so I was wrong. It looks like the Legislature is not done with its business for the year.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Wow, who knew I would be in USA Today. Never thought I would be in a national publication. alabamareflector.com/2026/04/21/s...
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US Department of Justice charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over paid informant program | Alabama Reflector
The DOJ accuses the Montgomery nonprofit's paid system of gathering intelligence on extremist groups as effective support for them.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Part of me wonders if the Nationals got THE steal of free agency! Compliments to the franchise, AND I AM A PADRES FAN. Go figure. www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/nati...
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Nationals Sign Zack Littell
One of the top starters still available has finally come off the market. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on the rebuilding Nats' latest move.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Thank you for having me on! It was a pleasure!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Read all about it: Legislation that changes the process for selecting the board that regulates public utilities one step closer to becoming reality. Watch it on the @thealachannel.bsky.social. alabamachannel.ompnetwork.org/embed/sessio...
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
The @alabamareflector.com is 3 years old everyone! I have been here since it began and it has been both an honor and a pleasure. Please consider donating so that we can keep it going.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Congrats to Elena Rybakina. I can't believe I stayed up to watch this, but what a match! ausopen.com/match/2026-a...
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina - WS701 | AO
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
There are several education and library-related bills I'll be monitoring when the state legislature starts up next week. One is a re-filed bill with a few amendments from Sen. Elliott, which changes how library boards operate. Gift link for @al.com - www.al.com/news/2026/01...
al.com
Library boards could face easier dismissal, new reporting requirements under Alabama bill
The current version of the bill includes three amendments from the 2024 legislative session, including an annual report to the state government on book placement decisions.
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I remember borrowing my Mom's electronic typewriter on a Friday night to apply for college. Thank God it's not that difficult any more. Some tips and key dates for applying to Alabama public colleges in my latest for @al.com .
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Just checked my grades for the term: Straight A's. Managed to maintain 4.0 average! Woot woot!!!
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
NEW: Immigrants in Alabama Can Face Harsher Sentences Than Citizens for the Same Crimes, by @amyyurkanin.bsky.social
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Immigrants in Alabama Can Face Harsher Sentences Than Citizens for the Same Crimes
A review of more than 100 court cases found some immigrants saw harsher punishments, even when they have fewer prior convictions. Defendants in these cases said they believe their citizenship status t...
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Had a nice conversation with Troy's president and chancellor.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
How subtle!
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Thrilled to contribute to our 31 Days of Good News series. Meet Makitha, who makes it her job to brighten Auburn students' day. Her back story is incredible. My latest for @al.com. www.al.com/life/2025/12...
al.com
Auburn mom’s business helps homesick students: ‘Do what their mom would’
There’s at least one other Alabama-based concierge mom service, “Local Mommas,” for University of Alabama students.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Hey everyone, it is time for my annual request to give to the @alabamareflector.com. Our end-of-the-year fundraiser helps raise awareness about our work and to secure donations to keep the newsroom going. Support is greatly appreciated. alabamareflector.com/donate/
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Donate | Alabama Reflector
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The Education Department responded to backlash about reducing the number of professional degrees. My latest for @al.com www.al.com/education/20...
al.com
Student loan updates 2025: Is nursing still a professional degree?
About 80% of the nursing workforce does not have a graduate degree.
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Big ol' news here: www.al.com/education/20...
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Alabama college launches new school with support from Katie Britt
Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be available starting in 2027.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 31/10/2025
Millions nationwide could be cut off from access to government food assistance Saturday due to the shutdown, including those who are pregnant or have babies and young children, reports @kelciemmorris.bsky.social.
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Losing SNAP could mean more pregnancy complications as food insecurity grows • West Virginia Watch
Without action from Congress, millions will be cut off from access to government food assistance, including those who are pregnant.
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Ashley Murray @ashleymurray.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Democratic AGs, governors sue Trump over SNAP benefits as shutdown hits day 28 by @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...
newsfromthestates.com
Democratic AGs, governors sue Trump over SNAP benefits as shutdown hits day 28
A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people that the U.S. Department of ...
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
LOL Thank you @jacobholmes.bsky.social ! 😭 www.alreporter.com/2025/10/22/m...
This seemed to be news to most of the people in attendance, although Williesha Morris of A L dot Com broke the story earlier that morning
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Sarah Jane Tribble @sjtribble-reports.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Love that @alabamareflector.com picked up my latest. Shout out to @rchapoco.bsky.social , who is covering broadband at the local level. And to former Reflector staffer @alander.bsky.social who treated me to an unforgettable lunch in Montgomery while I was reporting my Dead Zone series
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
This is an instant classic. Oh, what a match! youtu.be/D8s9Kjb9d94?...
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner - FULL Final Highlights | Roland Garros 2025
YouTube video by House of Highlights
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Ya, I'll admit it--worth seeing on the big screen. youtu.be/fsQgc9pCyDU?...
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Tom Cruise
YouTube video by Paramount Pictures
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Read all about it: The final installment from @bshelburne.bsky.social. Enjoy!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Read all about it: Part 3 in @bshelburne.bsky.social series regarding complaints filed against the ADOC.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Read all about it: Part two dropped today. Take a read please!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Read all about it: First in a series of four stories regarding how ADOC settles lawsuits related to use of excessive force.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Read all about it: The first in a series of four that details how the Alabama Department of Corrections handles lawsuits concerning excessive force. @bshelburne.bsky.social #ALPolitics alabamareflector.com/2025/05/19/b...
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Blood Money: Alabama Department of Corrections pays to settle lawsuits alleging excessive force | Alabama Reflector
The Alabama Department of Corrections has spent over $17 million to settle claims of excessive force by corrections officers against inmates.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Woohoo, straight A's this semester. It is the first semester, but it still counts!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Final exam taken, final project completed, first semester of graduate school finally done.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Got this in the mail today--guess that means I am part of the Thurndering Herd family!
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Now I wonder if he earned the season he had last year when he became an all-star: Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game PED ban, calls it 'most difficult day' of his career apnews.com/article/brav...
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Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game PED ban, calls it 'most difficult day' of his career
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Food for thought: www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
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Opinion | The AP’s Freedom of Speech—and Yours
A brazen attempt to punish us for using words Trump dislikes.
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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
BREAKING: We just learned Alireza Doroudi is being held at the Pickens County jail awaiting to be transported to an ICE facility, which should happen in the next couple days.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 27/03/2025
USDA is canceling programs that paid Kentucky farmers to grow food for school cafeterias, food banks. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...
kentucky.com
USDA programs that paid KY farmers to provide food to schools, food banks cut. ‘Devastating’
The USDA grants paid about $15 million to Kentucky farmers for pork, chicken, vegetables and fruit.
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Alabama Reflector @alabamareflector.com · 19/03/2025
Via @alander.bsky.social: The law ends the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs' powers to set policy and rules on veterans' issues, reducing it to an advisory board.
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Gov. Kay Ivey takes control of State Board of Veterans Affairs • Alabama Reflector
Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a law restructuring the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs, reducing its powers but keeping its membership at 17.
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Alabama Reflector @alabamareflector.com · 19/03/2025
Via @annabjournalist.bsky.social: The bill from Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would cut the state grocery tax from 3% to 2%. Another bill would allow local governments to lower their grocery taxes but not require it.
alabamareflector.com
Alabama House approves grocery tax cut, income tax adjustments • Alabama Reflector
The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed $191 million in tax cuts in a four bill package on Tuesday.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Check this out: www.notus.org/alabama/shom...
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Alabama Progress @alabamaprogress.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Sending good vibes to the families affected by the storm. @ us if communities are in need of assistance. ✊️
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Read all about it: States turn to different methods to execute people sentenced to death: scdailygazette.com/2025/03/07/s...
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SC inmate executed by firing squad, a first nationwide since 2010 • SC Daily Gazette
Brad Sigmon, 67, is set to become the first inmate executed by firing squad in the United States since 2010.
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Alabama Reflector @alabamareflector.com · 05/03/2025
Via @rchapoco.bsky.social: Two Alabama House committees Wednesday approved bills enhancing penalties for crimes committed by people living in the country without legal authorization and one invalidating out-of-state licenses issued to those without legal status.
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Alabama House committees approve bills targeting immigrants • Alabama Reflector
The bills enhance penalties for felonies committed by people in the country unlawfully and invalidate licenses issued to those without legal status.
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
They are all going to TikTok and YouTube now.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Doomscrolling has never been good for my mental health, but I am seeing on my LinkedIn feed a lot of journalists getting laid off. At first it was frustrating, but now it is maddening. Honestly people, how are you supposed to know what is happening in the world without us here to tell you!
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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
This has been the wildest story @al.com haa covered all year. Between this and Tarrant...oof. www.al.com/crime/2025/0...
al.com
Fate of Hanceville police department still uncertain after ‘culture of corruption’ accusations
City leaders met to discuss the recent arrests of the chief of police, several officers and an officer’s wife.
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Ralph Chapoco @rchapoco.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Not from me, but worth a look regardless: apnews.com/article/hanc...
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Alabama city divided over whether to abolish police department accused of "culture of corruption"
A small Alabama city has been roiled by accusations that the local police department has a “rampant culture of corruption.”
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