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Alabama political opinion editorials — commentary and analysis on state policy, legislation, and government.
“Standing Tall” or Screwin’ Y’all?
Actually, all we can do is point out the obvious, are they “Standing Tall”, screwing y’all, or are they not even standing up at all?
Critical Race Tactics: Mo Brooks Sounds False Alarms and Dog Whistles
US Congressman Mo Brooks, the Republican who represents the state’s 5th congressional district in north Alabama, is no stranger to controversy. In fact, he often seems to revel in it,...
Katie Britt Doesn’t Mince Words: “Coal Counts.”
Katie Britt has a clear message to convey to Alabama voters. She is a doer who will put “Alabama First.” She uses this theme as a central thesis to organize her...
Lack of Trust, Transparency, and Accountability in Madison City
A small group of people can overturn the most powerful tools we have to protect freedom, and they can do it without taking a single vote. Neither the Constitutions of the United States and Alabama,...
The Curse of The Gerrymander
The truth is that our election process and our voting rights are currently under attack by those who believe that it’s acceptable to put their thumbs on the scale to win elections through gerrymandering and voter suppression.
Spin it Like a Top
Around and around we go… who we believe, nobody knows! It’s the days of mistrust and misinterpretation. To understand spinning… we must first define it. A top goes around and around until it runs out...
The Republican Suspension of Disbelief
That’s why bipartisanship is almost impossible right now. Republicans are more interested in fueling imagined controversy than they are in addressing any of the critical issues facing our nation and our state.
The Republicans’ Lying, Cheating Hearts
In the chaotic aftermath of Trump’s failed insurrection and the Republican echo chamber mindlessly blasting out the Big Lie, it’s become evident that the GOP has no significant interest other than retaining power at all...
Unfinished Business in the Alabama House
Somehow, Republicans even managed to make a mockery of the old saying, “The House always wins”, by completely screwing up lottery and gaming legislation.