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].

News

The danger of myth, the power of truth

To move forward, we must reject grievance-driven nostalgia and reclaim truth as a civic virtue.

July 7, 2025

House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics

Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families.

July 4, 2025

A republic, if we can keep it—and the time for choosing is now

As we celebrate Independence Day, we must remember that America’s survival as a free republic depends not on kings or strongmen, but on citizens brave enough to defend liberty and justice for all.

July 4, 2025

Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice

Gwathney’s leadership turned parole into a bureaucratic blockade. If Ivey wants to restore fairness, she must say no to six more years of dysfunction.

July 1, 2025

Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban

Four hemp companies claim the new law violates due process, criminalizes legal products, and threatens to destroy an industry under the guise of regulation.

June 30, 2025

Alabama needs leaders who lift us up, not tear others down

Voters must reject the politics of cruelty and division in favor of those who lead with compassion, unity, and true public service.

June 30, 2025

One turn around the sun is an eternity in politics. Why rush?

The political winds change fast. Alabama voters have rewritten the script before—and they just might do it again.

June 27, 2025

Ten years after Obergefell, the fight for freedom is far from over

A decade after marriage equality became the law of the land, LGBTQ+ rights—especially for trans Americans—are under renewed attack.

June 26, 2025

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Charges dropped against staffer Sherry McCormick after 3-year legal battle

After a grueling three-year ordeal involving a disputed insurance claim and political targeting, all charges against congressional staffer Sherry McCormick were dismissed.

June 26, 2025

Crutchfield: Innovate Alabama growing talent, startups, communities statewide

In three years, Innovate Alabama has funded startups, trained talent, and built networks.

June 24, 2025