Alabama Opinion Editorials

We Love Jeff Sessions In Mobile, But Please Don’t Run For Senate

by David Preston on October 17, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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 Jeff Sessions, it is true, we love our Senator. It seems nowadays that […]

The Potential Fatal Flaw in Trump’s Re-Election Strategy And the Potential Pitfall for Democrats in 2020

by Dan O'Hara on October 15, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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, and easily summed up by the ubiquitous red hats he […]

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Strongest in Alabama

by Clete Wetli on October 14, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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!

by Jeremy Jeffcoat on October 8, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

In the fall of 2016, I was having a discussion with a Republican friend who was a fan of nominee Donald Trump. We discussed the pros and cons of a Trump/Clinton administration and how they may affect the nation both positively and negatively. Unlike many […]

In Alabama, The Poor Keep Getting Poorer

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

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

by Laura Melvin on October 2, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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 and to provide resources to the children and their families. […]

ALGOP Officially Sells Its Soul To Trump

by Clete Wetli on September 30, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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

by David Preston on September 27, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The Mayor of Mobile is finally listening to the people. On Wednesday, Sept. 18th, Mayor Stimpson unveiled a ‘Plan B’ proposal for a design concept for the civic center property redevelopment. This plan calls for the current arena to remain and the current expo hall […]

Could Impeachment Lead To A Display Of Political Courage?

by Jeremy Jeffcoat on September 27, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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 security to protect their children. What about the courage of […]

Take Heart, Democrats

by Jeremy Jeffcoat on September 24, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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 the Alabama Democratic Party. To review: the state Chair and […]