Bill Britt

Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

The disciplined citizen is disappearing—and the republic is disappearing with them

A free society depends on citizens who can govern their passions. America’s crisis reflects a deeper loss of the virtues self-government demands.

December 11, 2025

Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally

Jones will launch his 2026 gubernatorial bid with a Birmingham rally featuring Jason Isbell, DJ Slim Robb, and other supporters.

December 9, 2025

Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape

Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.

December 8, 2025

When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty

Religious fear, power and constitutional restraint collide in Alabama after rhetoric turns a zoning dispute into a test of democracy.

December 4, 2025

The American Dream didn’t fail us—our politics did

How opportunity was eroded, faith fractured, and why restoring the Dream requires honest governance instead of political theater again now.

December 2, 2025

Thanksgiving and the unfinished American promise

Thanksgiving asks Americans to do more than give thanks. It asks us to tell the truth.

November 27, 2025

The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now

A look at how factional politics, authoritarian temptation, and legislative spectacle threaten democracy nationally and in Alabama—and how citizens can respond.

November 26, 2025

Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027

A filing outlines commitments to stabilize environmental and plant-related rate factors while seeking Public Service Commission approval for cost-offset measures.

November 24, 2025

Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026

The former U.S. senator took the first formal step toward a race that could pit him against Tommy Tuberville.

November 24, 2025

Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll

Cygnal’s new poll claims Tuberville holds a commanding lead, but the unweighted data reveals weaker support and partisan-driven assumptions.

November 20, 2025