The right to life of the unborn, opposition to Common Core education standards and standing for the national anthem are included in a platform adopted by the Alabama Republican Party.

Chairwoman Terry Lathan said in a press release it's the first time the state party has adopted a platform. The state executive committee approved the list of principles at its summer meeting in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

"Our platform shares our beliefs of a foundation based on limited government, freedom of speech, sanctity of life and respect of our laws - among many other statements and values," Lathan said. "With the platform of the Republican National Committee as our base, we are anxious to share our new ALGOP Platform with all Alabamians."

Photo voter ID, charter schools, and individual rights to bear firearms are also listed among the 17 points in the platform.

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