Josh Moon

Josh Moon is an investigative reporter and columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

Environment

DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues

Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries.

November 9, 2021

Sewell sends letters to Buttigieg, Federal Railroad Administration over train blockages

Sewell's letters came after a train in Birmingham's West End neighborhood sat idle for nearly a week.

November 9, 2021

ALGOP undercut at-will work laws. A question for business leaders: What’s next?

With no second party to force debate and compromise, Alabama's government will continue to drift towards the far-right fringes.

November 8, 2021

Lawsuit filed over congressional districts

Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.

November 5, 2021

Committee approves plan to remove racist language from state constitution

The plan, which also reorganizes the amendments, has to be approved by the Legislature and voters.

November 4, 2021

Alabama business owners and the costs of me-first, Republican politics

CEOs and owners are watching helplessly as Alabama lawmakers sell them out in the interest of political self-preservation.

November 3, 2021

Alabama probate judge removed from bench for racist, sexist comments

Talladega Probate Judge Randy Jinks was accused by employees in his office of creating a hostile work environment.

November 1, 2021

Re-gerrymandering is underway in Montgomery with federal lawsuit filed

If approved, the proposed district maps would keep about 95 percent of legislative seats non-competitive.

October 29, 2021

How a new perspective can change a city

Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital.

October 28, 2021

Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school

Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools.

October 28, 2021