Alabama Opinion Editorials

Hungry in Alabama? Mo Brooks Thinks You’re a “Slacker”

by Clete Wetli on December 6, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

It’s another sad example of Republicans vilifying the poor so they feel better about cutting necessary social service programs while they keep giving the wealthy huge tax breaks.

A Word to The Ungrateful

by Clete Wetli on November 28, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The Ungrateful spend their time talking about American exceptionalism and greatness, but cynically denigrate its institutions, values, and norms.

What Will It Take For Republicans To See The Truth?

by Clete Wetli on November 21, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

It’s beyond ironic that a party that has embraced constitutional originalism has green-lighted blatant obstruction of justice, obvious abuses of executive power, and clear violations of the rule of law.

The Facts About Ukraine

by Bradley Byrne on November 19, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

With all the allegations being made against President Trump, it’s important to examine some background and facts. First, let’s talk about what has been going on in Ukraine since the fall of the Soviet Union. Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries on earth. […]

There Is Nothing To See Here, Alabama

by Clete Wetli on November 15, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

If there’s one thing that the Republican Party has undeniably mastered over the last decade, both locally and nationally, it’s the art of misdirection. A misdirection is a tool that magicians and street corner hustlers use when engaging in sleight-of-hand trickery as a calculated way […]

Aerospace Industry a Big Economic Driver in Alabama

by Dale Strong on November 8, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

This month business leaders from around the state gathered in Birmingham at the Alabama Economic Growth Summit to discuss how our state can continue to grow jobs and build our economy to be competitive across the country. The aerospace industry was among the leading topics […]

Hope For A New Blue Alabama

by Clete Wetli on November 7, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Moving forward, the ALGOP won’t be able to make absurd claims and comments unchecked and unchallenged.

AL Democrats Take A Step Forward… But Not The One You Think.

by Jeremy Jeffcoat on November 6, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) is an experienced and impressive leader in the Alabama Democratic Party. His nearly 15 years of service in the Legislature, his extensive contacts, his fundraising ability, and his determination to heal the party’s internal wounds will be valuable components to the […]

Star Chamber Impeachment Driven by Trump Hatred, Not American Values

by Bradley Byrne on November 4, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

An abusive, unlawful practice of the English courts from the 15th to 17th centuries was so rampant and unfair that protections against it were written into our U.S. Constitution. This hated and feared practice took place in the Star Chamber. The creators of the Star […]

Solidarity with the Striking Worker

by Jacob Morrison on October 31, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The United Auto Workers (UAW) ended its ~6-week strike against General Motors (GM) last week. It was the longest automotive strike in 50 years. It was, at the time, the latest in a strike wave that started with the teacher strikes several years ago. I […]