The state has known for many years that its prisons were overcrowded and understaffed. Further, it has perennially ignored the widespread abuse and neglect of prisoners in its care.
AL GOP Rep. Mo Brooks’ Petty Politics
by Clete Wetli on July 9, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
The greatest, and arguably, most intrinsic, foundational principal of the United States of America, is the guaranteed freedom to be able to voice political dissent, especially against the government and especially when it’s unpopular.
If anything good came out of the Meth Attack Squirrel story, it’s that maybe people will realize that the opioid crisis is just one piece of a much larger issue.
Alabama Democrats Need to Invest in Media
by Clete Wetli on June 28, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
It’s not enough to begin messaging a few months prior to an election. Promoting and discussing progressive policies should be a priority year-round. It needs to be engaging and visceral.
This was just more absurdist political theater from the Republicans, but it also clearly shows that they have a real problem finding the courage to denounce prejudice and bigotry.
2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic
by Clete Wetli on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
Regardless of partisan affiliation, Alabama voters have got to abstain from their toxic addiction to identity politics and work together to address the real problems that are facing the state.
How Many Alabamians Need to Die Before We Regulate Guns?
by Clete Wetli on June 3, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
How many people in Alabama need to die before we have a real debate about these issues? Right now, Republicans won’t even acknowledge the problem, much less discuss it.
Alabama’s revenue problem isn’t new. We’ve been doing nothing about it for over a decade. Each time a sensible reform or creative solution is proposed, it’s killed by right-wing hardliners.
Alabama 49th Worst State, Conservatives Bear the Blame
by Clete Wetli on May 20, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
Alabama Republicans should take a long, hard look at this ranking because it’s their report card. They can’t blame Democrats for their incompetence or inability to solve problems.
Expanding Alabama Medicaid Needs to Happen Now
by Clete Wetli on May 13, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials
Medicaid expansion shouldn’t be a politically polarizing issue when it’s clear that our current path is unsustainable…