Alabama Opinion Editorials

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.
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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…
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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.
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A New Strategy Could Send an Alabamian Democrat to the Senate
True or False: In a red state, a Democrat can win only if he is White, heterosexual, Christian, and moderate.
False.
Perry Bacon Jr. predicted Ossoff and Warnock winning Georgia’s special…
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Here We Go Again, Alabama: Bad Solutions for Imaginary Problems
Vowing to repair that which is not broken has become the new tactic for conservatives to advance their agenda of voter suppression…
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Alabama, Where Good Bills Go to Get Lynched
Let’s be perfectly crystal clear here: The only monuments in question are CONFEDERATE monuments.
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ALGOP Seems to have Misplaced Its Priorities
No matter, it sure sounded good to his base and he was able to squeeze in a few references about how Trump magically made America great again.
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Medicaid Expansion Is The Lifeline Alabama Needs Now
February is American Heart Month. During this month, we raise awareness of our nation’s number one killer – heart disease. Part of that awareness is urging our citizens to visit their primary care doctor and…
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Alabama Political Winds Starting to Shift
What began as a breeze is starting to shape up as a strong political wind. If Alabama Democrats continue along their new path, the state may be in for some big and positive changes soon.
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Citizen Oversight Board And A New Police Chief For Madison City
Madison City’s Mayor and City Council are going to take two actions very soon that will affect all of us. First, the council is going to vote on the creation of a…
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