On Election Day, a reminder of democracy’s fragility and resilience
Today, let us vote with purpose and with a sense of reverence for the democracy we’re privileged to share.
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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].
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An exemplary president embodies character, empathy, and vision, yet voters often prioritize single issues or group loyalty over these essential qualities.
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Dobson firmly refuted claims that her Alabama ancestors founded the Ku Klux Klan.
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While women’s employment surges nationwide, Alabama faces persistent gaps in workforce participation and wage equity.
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Alabama's Medicaid expansion reluctance worsens financial strain, leaving over a dozen hospitals at risk, especially in rural areas facing operational challenges.
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See recent postsLimiting personal freedom isn’t conservative — it’s control
How has a party that once championed limited government come to assert itself over the most personal dimensions of American life?
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See recent postsCharacter, not chaos: The GOP’s path back to true conservative values
In today’s GOP, moral character is no longer central; it’s sacrificed when convenient and valued only if it serves power.
Tight polls, history warn against premature celebrations or dread
This year’s race is a reminder: Until every vote is counted, no one can claim victory.
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See recent postsIs today’s Republican Party really conservative?
It’s time to admit that the GOP may not be the bastion of conservatism it claims to be.
Analysis | ALGOP’s “Contract with Alabama” reveals hidden consequences beneath promises
The Alabama GOP's "Contract with Alabama" masks a deeper agenda of consolidating power under the guise of progress.