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…
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Proposed 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…
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Bill 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…
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TEACHING 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…
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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,…
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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.…
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University 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…
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Opinion | 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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Alabama Possible releases 2025 Barriers to Prosperity data
The data reveals persistent poverty and deep racial income gaps. By Mary Claire Wooten Recently, Alabama Possible released its Barriers to Prosperity data sheet. The data sheet explores how poverty…
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Opinion | Alabama’s death machinery is now driven by politics, not justice
Alabama’s attorney general pushes extreme execution methods and narrow legal arguments, testing constitutional limits and abandoning the restraint our founders expected. By Bill Britt There are moments when a state’s…
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