David Person

David Person is a media personality and consultant who has been working in the Huntsville market since 1986 as a talk show host, columnist, and director/producer. David co-hosts the podcast Alabama Politics This Week.

History matters in court and society

People are ignorant about history, whether willful or not. And governments often facilitate that ignorance.

December 9, 2021

What Alabama should not be thankful for

But hey, it’s the holidays. So prove me wrong.

November 25, 2021

Should Christian conservatives embrace or reject violent political fantasies?

Among Alabama Republicans, 66 percent identify as evangelical Protestants.

November 11, 2021

It’s time to vote for democracy

Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania.

October 28, 2021

Chief Justice Tom Parker was right about open records law

"I, much to my surprise, agree with Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker, perhaps the court’s most conservative jurist."

September 30, 2021

By playing politics with COVID, Alabama is killing its citizens

"Alabama needs fearless leadership right now, not pandering to denial and defiance."

September 16, 2021

Congress needs Mo Brooks’ phone records

"Brooks, Trump and others are unrepentant and undeterred. Which is why the House Select Committee needs their phone records."

September 3, 2021

“God-fearing” Alabama plans to use nitrogen hypoxia system to kill

"No state deserves that power, especially since the poor and people of color are the primary targets."

August 20, 2021

Why Tarrant councilman’s racial slur is so inexcusable

"White people, it’s still off-limits to you. The history of our nation makes it so."

August 5, 2021

And, as people of faith do, they are praying

"This gospel comforts the powerless and makes the powerful uncomfortable."

July 22, 2021