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

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It’s time to end Veteran’s Day

Forget Veteran’s Day. We need a Veteran’s Month. Every year, as November 11 rolls around, and the parades start slowly marching and the wreaths get laid on graves and everyone seeks out a veteran to thank for their service, I can’t help but think how completely disingenuous it all is. Seriously, it’s noise. Tomorrow, the … Continued
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November 12, 2018
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With last minute move, Sessions cements his awful legacy

Here come the rewrites of Jeff Sessions’ pathetic history. Already, the apologists and conservatives have begun to mold Sessions’ as a rule-of-law stalwart, a steadying force, a letter-of-the-law stickler for truth and justice. He stood up to Trump. He protected Robert Mueller. He was brave and honorable and dignified, and most of all, he followed … Continued
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November 9, 2018

Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
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November 7, 2018

Steve Marshall cruises to AG win

The problems didn’t matter for Steve Marshall. Marshall cruised to an easy win over challenger Joe Siegelman in the race for Alabama’s Attorney General. In the primary and the general election, Marshall was accused of accepting legally questionable campaign donations, and he was forced to go to court to defend his campaign. The matter is … Continued
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November 7, 2018
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What exactly did you win?

There was no blue wave in Alabama. There was no blue ripple in Alabama. There were only a lot of blue Democrats left wondering just what the hell happened. For some reason, a bunch of us progressive types apparently believed that simply wanting something to happen — without putting in the time and effort to … Continued
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November 7, 2018

Kay Ivey wins big

The step to being re-elected governor wasn’t too high for Kay Ivey. Ivey cruised to an easy win over challenger Walt Maddox on Tuesday night, with most national media outlets calling the race for Ivey just minutes after polls closed. That Ivey won wasn’t a surprise in the deeply red state, but that her size … Continued
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November 6, 2018

Looking for election coverage in one convenient place? Try APR

Think of APR as your one-stop spot for election coverage and analysis tonight. As election results start to roll in tonight, clicking the “election coverage” link on the front page of our website will take you to a page constantly updating with reports from outlets all around the state, via Twitter. The latest results. The … Continued
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November 6, 2018
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Your 2018 quick voter’s guide

Newspapers across the state are producing lengthy pieces providing voters with in-depth explanations of candidates and amendments. That’s nice. But who has time for that? Here is your quick and easy voting guide, filled with the only info you really need to make a wise decision at the polls on Tuesday. Go vote! Governor: Walt … Continued
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November 5, 2018
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The worst candidate in Alabama

It takes some real effort to be the worst candidate for the state Legislature in Alabama. Our State House is typically filled with more crooks than a roadside trash crew and enough brain power to make a pocket flashlight flicker. I mean, let’s remember that this bunch, just three years ago, voted nearly unanimously to … Continued
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November 5, 2018