Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility. By Bill Britt Democracy rarely falters in a single moment. More…
View More Opinion | How gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025Category: Interesting & Political
Before you make up your mind, read this.
Submitted By: Alabama News Beacon Here are widely reported reasons critics say voters should think twice about electing Tommy Tuberville as Governor of Alabama—based on his record, votes, and public…
View More Before you make up your mind, read this.National Agendas, Local Consequences
As Project 2025 moves beyond its namesake year and into 2026, its real impact may be felt most sharply not in Washington, but in states like Alabama. Federal restructuring plans often…
View More National Agendas, Local ConsequencesProposed legislation would require parole board to weigh rehabilitation
HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work, and education when reviewing parole decisions. By Mary Claire Wooten One piece of criminal justice legislation…
View More Proposed legislation would require parole board to weigh rehabilitationBill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session
Legislation seeking mandatory countywide and statewide general election audits was prefiled, requiring probate judges to oversee the auditing process. By Alex Jobin During the 2025 Legislative Session, state Rep. Debbie…
View More Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 sessionTEACHING TODAY’s KIDS about DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
The significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ( a federal holiday) celebrates his life, legacy, and contributions to civil rights. Each year’s themes, often called a “day on, not…
View More TEACHING TODAY’s KIDS about DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.Opinion | Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?
Alabama’s CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it’s under attack. By Josh Moon Back in late July, Solara Surgical Partners,…
View More Opinion | Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?The Road To Nowhere
For over eight years now, I have been stalking Robert Aderholt’s voting record. I have written many articles relating this information to the public in newsletters, articles, and newspaper editions.…
View More The Road To NowhereUniversity of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
The editors of the publications, which focus on women’s wellness and the Black student experience, respectively, expressed shock at the decision. By Chance Phillips Recently, the University of Alabama’s student…
View More University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEIOpinion | When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure
Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership. By Bill Britt Donald Trump responded to the death of Rob…
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