The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics. By M. Bennet Broner Members of the Alabama Legislature, along with lawmakers in other states, have…
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By Leo Heit You know you’ve been in Alabama too long when your definition of normal makes your out-of-state friends do a double take. Sure, outsiders might scratch their heads, but…
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Justice Department Terminates Sewage Settlement In Majority-Black Alabama County, Following Trump’s DEI Executive Order By Daniel Johnson On April 11, the Trump administration announced that it would be terminating a historic…
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» The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections. By Bill Britt In a democracy, the public has the right…
View More Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
Lynched in 1957 Alabama after waving at white girls, Rogers Hamilton’s murder remained unsolved for decades. By Liz Ryan “Lord, don’t shoot my boy!” screamed Beatrice Hamilton, 54, to the…
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Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. By Bill Britt Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were…
View More Opinion | Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade
It didn’t take long for this present administration to wreck our government. We have an unelected man in the White House who is wrecking our democracy and another man who…
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Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. By Mary Claire Wooten The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee held public hearings on…
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Y’all, As April Fool’s Day rolls around, it’s only fitting to spotlight someone who’s been making a mockery of public service: Senator Tommy Tuberville. From questionable financial dealings to offensive…
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Group warns Alabama families face ‘life-threatening’ risks after cuts to utility assistance program By Kayode Crown | kcrown@al.com An Alabama nonprofit organization warns that thousands of low-income households could face life-threatening risks…
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