We Love Jeff Sessions In Mobile, But Please Don’t Run For Senate
In Mobile, we love the Senator. You will have to pardon my appropriation of that infamous line in the famous Lynyrd Skynyrd song, however, when it comes to our former hometown Senator
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Alabama political opinion editorials — commentary and analysis on state policy, legislation, and government.
The Potential Fatal Flaw in Trump’s Re-Election Strategy And the Potential Pitfall for Democrats in 2020
When Donald Trump won the presidential election in 2016, two major questions arose: 1. How did it happen? And 2. Could he win again in 2020? Trump’s campaign strategy in 2016 was simple and straightforward,...
Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Strongest in Alabama
Alabama Republicans will never question Trump’s self-described “great and unmatched wisdom” that seemingly only rivals his expertise on literally every subject, or his profound display of Christian values including profanity-laced speeches and petty, obsessive political vendettas.
Keep It Up, GOP. You’re Doing Great!
Even today, evangelicals cannot point to one solitary policy achievement under Trump, nor a single Christ-like quality, but he lies to them about what
In Alabama, The Poor Keep Getting Poorer
Yeah, it’s been some great economic news lately for some, but more Alabamians seem to be working harder than ever, with less to show for it.
The Moral And Financial Cost Of Our Current Immigrant Detention Program
During my ten years on the bench, I often heard cases of children who had been abused, abandoned, or neglected; it was my job to enforce state laws to deal with the mistreatment of children...
ALGOP Officially Sells Its Soul To Trump
Sadly, the Alabama Republican Party thinks that the president extorting Ukraine for his own personal gain, and engaging in an unprecedented cover-up, is a crisis that can be twisted into a massive fundraising effort.
Mobile Mayor and Community Coming Together On Civic Center
The Mayor of Mobile is finally listening to the people. On Wednesday, Sept. 18th, Mayor Stimpson unveiled a ‘Plan B’...
Could Impeachment Lead To A Display Of Political Courage?
Courage is an interesting thing. Some people have more than others. First responders and military personnel regularly put their lives on the line for their communities and countries. Parents routinely risk their own safety and...
Take Heart, Democrats
Humorist Will Rogers famously said, “I’m not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” That quote may have never been more apropos than in the discussion of the current state of...