Joey Kennedy

Joey Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize winner, writes a column each week for the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter.

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The “greatest” country?

As we eat our hotdogs and burgers today, and as we watch the marvelous fireworks in tonight’s sky, as we scramble to calm our panicked dogs, we also must reflect.

July 4, 2023

Do we need Black History Month? Yep

Our high school students can’t even have a true Black History Month, one that requires thinking, self-reflection, learning.

February 10, 2023

Again and again. And yes, again.

There are issues that most of Alabama knows we need to address. I’ll write about them over and over again.

January 31, 2023

We’re exceptional at killing kids with guns

Gun violence recently surpassed vehicle crashes as the No.1 killer of children aged 1 through 17.

January 17, 2023

Imagine what may be

So, here are a few stories many of us hope to see in 2023. Hang on…

December 31, 2022

Werewolves, vampires and Republicans

Let’s hope Georgia doesn’t become more like Alabama by electing an unqualified, undignified person to the U.S. Senate.

December 6, 2022

Thank you for being a friend

We all have a lot to be thankful for. And much we are correct to not be thankful for.

November 24, 2022

It’s hard to vote in Alabama

Alabama ranks No. 45 out of the 50 states when it comes to how easy it is for people to vote.

October 3, 2022

A long time ago in a state right now

Alabama’s tax system, overall, is among the most regressive tax systems in the nation.

September 27, 2022

A family tree, broken branches, and brand new growth

Family truly is what one makes it. Sure, we have blood relatives, but there is so much more to family than just blood.

September 6, 2022