iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Tabitha Isner

Hannah Bowman @hannahnpbowman.com · 01/10/2026

End the death penalty. End it now. There is no reason for it, never.

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

On Monday, our Democratic candidates attended the AFL CIO Conference in Montgomery, and asked for their endorsement. It's a shame that the Party Chair didn't come today. Shame that he didn't come last fall when Labor Leaders asked for a meeting with state party leadership.

031

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Surely if the DNC knew about these problems in Alabama, they would do something, right?!? Oh, they know. Here's what they've said Alabama MUST do for this Saturday's meeting. It's all hands on deck to document the myriad ways in which they are violating this Order.

010

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Remember when Randy Kelley sued the Alabama Democratic Party because it elected Representative Chris England as Chair? This frivolous lawsuit, which he lost, cost the party quite a bit of money. www.al.com/news/2021/01...

al.com

121

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In the letter shown below, Joe L Reed instructs local ADC leaders to ask for money from ADP County Committees and from candidates. He does this despite the fact that a county party giving money to ADC would be illegal. (It's called a PAC to PAC transfer.)

131

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When my Senate Campaign bought an ad from the Alabama Democratic Conference in April (on a check made out to the Alabama Democratic Conference), I asked for a receipt. Despite multiple requests for clarity, this is all they would give me.

132

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

If only we could get every Democrat in Alabama to listen to it. There are five sides to every story. 😅

100

Reposted by Tabitha Isner

Don Brown @gettheflick.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I rediscovered this podcast. From Dec. 2019, you might think it's old news. You'd be wrong. Randy Kelley is Chairman of the #Alabama #Democratic Party. Joe Reed is still the power behind the throne. Doug Jones is running for Governor. @tabithak.bsky.social is still trying to make a difference.

open.spotify.com

#152 The Real Enemy, Part 1

Reply All · Episode

132

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Chairman Kelley's contempt for me made national news. I took his criticism of me seriously. If I wasn’t able to earn his trust by demonstrating competence and initiative, maybe I could earn his trust by doing less, being less visible. (Spoiler alert, it didn't work.)

031

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Jared Sluss is running for State Senate District 7 because he believes that loving your neighbor isn’t a slogan. It’s a responsibility our leaders must reflect in the choices they make and policies they fight for. ATTN: This district is WINNABLE!

062

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Exactly right. I have tried to convince Reed & Kelley to amend the bylaws to move the elections, but they strongly objected to any change in the schedule. Having party officer elections right before the state's general election benefits the incumbent.

000

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I am not endorsing anyone. I am very strongly anti-endorsing whoever Reed supports.

010

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

there's lots of ways to be somebody. Don't ever let the lack of title hold you back.

000

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Mitch McConnell taught them better.

020

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

On the evening before Election Day, I sent an email to all the candidates, wishing them luck and giving some pointers on what to do (and not do) on election night. A few hours later, Chair Kelley sent this memo to County Chairs and SDEC members.

031

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

After talking with the DNC, I emailed my plan to Chair Kelley and Vice Chair for Counties, Ben Harris. No response. I began implementing the plan, including notifying County Chairs of the supports that I could provide them. Still no response from the Chair.

111

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I asked Chair Kelley if the State Party was going to have a VoPro program, but got no response. So I emailed the DNC to get access to more resources and copied Chair Kelley on the email, assuming he’d say something if he had a problem with me doing so. No response.

100

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As the 2022 election was approaching, I was deeply concerned about voter protection (in light of the election denialism of 2020). I was attending meetings with state party leaders from other states and learning about how other states do Voter Protection (aka VoPro).

131

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Spencer Stone teaches teens about computer science in public schools. He's running against 89-year-old Jabo Waggoner, who has been in the Alabama legislature since 1966.👀 I'm proud to endorse him for the Alabama State Senate, District 16.

164

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For example, I regularly joined WVAS (the radio station at ASU) to give updates on Democratic politics. In the photo below, I was on with Phyllis Harvey Hall (who ran for Congress in 2022) and Senator Bobby Singleton (Senate minority leader)

021

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For example, many media outlets want quotes for articles and they struggle to get ahold of Chair Kelley, so they call me next. Responding quickly to media requests is important if we want the Democratic perspective represented in the media.

121

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

He said my only job as Vice Chair was to call a meeting to elect his replacement if he died. It didn't take me long to discover, however, that although I had no assignments, there was still lots of work to be done, and I didn't need party resources to do it.

110

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Chairman Kelley (head of the Alabama Democratic Party) made it clear to me very early in our 4-year term that he didn't want me to do anything at all. I asked repeatedly for approved ways to be helpful, but I was firmly rejected.

321

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Remember when attorneys for Alabama (the notorious Bill Lunsford & partners) got caught using AI to write their legal briefs, which included completely fabricated citations? The AL Dept of Corrections wants to hire him again and give him even more of our tax dollars.

182

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“I’m running because I’ve seen what 15 years of a Republican supermajority in the state legislature has done for this state, and it’s not been very good things,” Christian Martin, Democratic Nominee for AL HD16!

021

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Attorney General Steve Marshall has weighed in. Voters can choose either party's primary for the August 11 Special Primary. In Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 7, there's no Democratic ballot, so you just march right in and pick the Republican ballot. Let's make some #goodtrouble

031

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Alabama Democratic Party is governed by a board called the State Democratic Executive Committee (approx 250 people). The members of the SDEC were elected in the Primary on May 19th and will meet in Montgomery on August 8th (11am to 6pm) to elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, etc.).

011

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I first met Allison Montgomery several years ago at a Pride event. She is a young woman, but she has been advocating for a more just Alabama for years. Her commitment and clarity of vision is exactly what we need in the Alabama State House. Let's get her elected in House District 25!

021

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

But all of this admin stuff is confusing and regular Democrats can't participate in the party unless they know what paperwork is required, when it's due, and how it all works. If we want more people involved in the party, the processes and protocols have to be communicated transparently.

011

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Because there's so much administrative work, it is essential to have staff at the state party who are organized and detail-oriented. Good news! We have those people on staff!

111

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

- Hear challenges to candidates and rule on those challenges (like the recent one in Perry County). - Manage the party's database of voters (called VAN or Votebuilder)

100

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

- Process the administrative paperwork to get Democratic candidates (for state and federal positions) on the ballot. - Send a delegation to the National Convention every 4 years to elect a Democratic nominee for President (this involves qualifying candidates, communicating with candidates, etc).

100

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What does the State Democratic Party do? (Part 1) The official (required) duties of a party are largely administrative. Lots of boring paperwork.

111

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Alabama Democrats just keep proposing an end to taxes on groceries. Alabama Republicans just keep saying no. This isn't some deeply held conviction. Republican legislatures in other states have allowed the state to stop taxing groceries. But not Alabama Republicans. No, siree.

032

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

See that one dot that stands all alone? That's Alabama! Nationwide, the average margin of victory in the general election for State House seats is 28%. In Alabama, it's 57%, meaning most races are won by a huge margin. That makes Alabama dead last in the nation for competitive seats.

011

Reposted by Tabitha Isner

Indivisible - 5th District North Alabama @indivisible5al.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Indoor event! Sunday, it's time to gather with your community and act to protect democracy.

032

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

"Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege to be tied to your job, income, or ZIP code. It's time for us to build a system that works for every Alabamian. One where we can get the care we need, when we need it, without fear, debt, or discrimination." 👏👏👏Taylor Cook for AL State House, 43

041

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

"Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege to be tied to your job, income, or ZIP code. It's time for us to build a system where we can get the care we need, when we need it, without fear, debt, or discrimination." 👏👏👏Taylor Cook for State House, District 43

162

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Frustrated with money in politics? Well, I've got some bad news. The National Republican Senatorial Committee just won a case at the Supreme Court to make it easier for wealthy donors to influence elections.

222

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

These are the current officers of the Alabama Democratic Party. Reed and Kelley do all the hiring of party staff, sometimes including Ben or Ed. None of the other officers have ever been invited to a staff meeting or officer meeting nor been included in any decision.

131

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Rudolph Drake is our Democratic Nominee for AL State Senate District 2 (Huntsville area). He served in the Navy and then in the Department of Defense. His priorities are affordable healthcare, affordable housing, and quality public education. Keep an eye on this one!

062

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

My first trip to the Alabama Democratic Party HQ after being elected Vice Chair a few days earlier. I took the photo, then left. I didn't mention that Chair Kelley had my ADP email account turned off that morning, and had a staffer call to un-invite me to Orientation that day.

000

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Donald Trump apparently made more than $2.2 billion in 2025. That's nearly four times as much as he made in 2024. Most of it comes from cryptocurrency, real estate, and merchandise sales. The hat below goes for $55, profits go to him, not to our armed forces. Not cool.

022

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What more could you want from your Alabama State Treasurer than an experienced & highly sought-after banker who is accustomed to dealing with budgets in the billions? Rosilyn Houston is a rock star and I can't believe we got lucky enough to have her on the Democratic ticket!

011

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I love my country and my state. I love it enough to want the absolute BEST for it and to be willing to sacrifice for it. That means I'm willing to talk about its flaws because I think we can address those flaws. And I'm here to do my part.

021

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

All of Mobile is now in Congressional District 1, which means that you need to get to know your Democratic nominee, Clyde Jones! Ask him your questions, meet his team, and then JOIN the team!

011

Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I was elected Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party on August 13, 2022. I ran for Chair and didn't win, but I was eager to serve any way I could, so I ran for Vice Chair. If I'd lost that, I'd have run for Secretary. I just wanted to be on the team and be able to contribute.

041