Josh Moon

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

Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage

For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.

November 18, 2024

Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them

Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.

November 15, 2024

Democrats need to start acting like Republicans

Republicans are masterful at pandering and heaping praises upon themselves. Democrats should give that a shot.

November 14, 2024

Alabama’s absurd gambling predicament exposed again

With Alabama operators opening resort casinos in other states, this state's gambling predicament becomes even more absurd.

November 12, 2024

Poarch Band of Creek Indians set to open Chicago casino

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland, an upscale casino and resort, is predicted to generate more than $200 million in annual tax revenue.

November 11, 2024

Lack of Democrats on the ballot hurts all of Alabama

Problems rarely get addressed by government without someone forcing the conversation. You don't get conversations when one party can't field candidates.

November 8, 2024

For Democrats, it’s the messaging, stupid

Dems were routed on Tuesday, because they can't manage to tell people about their successes or about reality.

November 7, 2024

Figures wins CD2 race; other state races offer no surprises

Figures' 9-point win over Caroleene Dobson was the closest high-profile race on the ballot.

November 6, 2024

Figures v. Dobson: There’s a pretty clear choice

There's only one candidate in the CD2 race focused on issues that actually impact the residents of that district.

November 5, 2024

Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80

Holley, who mentored numerous current lawmakers, served for more than four decades in the Alabama Legislature.

November 5, 2024