Reflections On A Pretty Good Easter
Just as it was for everyone, our Easter was different this year. No church service to attend, no large family gathering, or huddling close for pictures. The COVID 19 outbreak has temporarily taken all of...
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Alabama political opinion editorials — commentary and analysis on state policy, legislation, and government.
Alabama Republicans Pretend To Be ‘Shocked’
Although much more needs to be said about the absence of leadership and the gross incompetence that many Republicans have demonstrated throughout this crisis, so many of the real problems facing us were already created by them years ago and they’ve been festering ever since.
Dear Gov. Ivey: Let’s Not Be Wisconsin
Governor Kay Ivey and Secretary of State John Merrill need to immediately review the footage of yesterday’s primary elections in Wisconsin. Long lines of voters...
AL Gov. Kay Ivey’s Terrible Decision Will Cost Lives
Gov. Ivey seems to think that her Marie Antoinette response of “let them eat cake” will suffice until the virus magically subsides on its own.
Trump’s Manifest Incompetence
Trump’s abysmal failure as a leader is shockingly more evident by the hour as the pandemic begins to accelerate in America.
Putting Partisan Priorities Aside… For Now
So often, we hear that our leaders should put partisanship aside and “get something done”. I’ve never believed that was the best way. First of all, we have to decide what “things” are to be...
5 Ways To Embrace Church Diversity
April 17, 1960, on NBC’s “Meet the Press” the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama said one of the shameful tragedies of our society is that 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning is...
It’s Time To Stop Voting For “Outsiders”
“Outsiders” aren’t going to save our democracy. Voters will when they begin to hold public officials accountable for incompetence and malfeasance.
The Stupidity Behind Republican “Small Government”
The stupidity of the “small government” talking point is that it improperly correlates size with effectiveness.
Why I Am Supporting Pete Buttigieg In Alabama
I first came across a video of Pete Buttigieg in March 2019 and was instantly intrigued by his thoughtful responses and calm demeanor. Too often, politicians dance around an uncomfortable question in an attempt to...