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.

Another round of COVID Roulette

"It’s really a no-brainer. Get vaccinated. Vaccines are readily available for anybody 12 years old or older."

July 9, 2021

A real victory for transgender kids

"Even the conservative U.S. Supreme Court has more respect for transgender kids than some in the Alabama Legislature."

July 2, 2021

In the long run, cheaters never win

"The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda."

June 24, 2021

Do we need a vaccine for stubborn?

Get vaccinated, Alabama.

June 5, 2021

Marginalized humans feel GOP’s wrath

"The poor, the LGBTQ community, people of color, Muslims and immigrants — all have targets on their backs."

May 14, 2021

Honor your mom today, if you can

"Happy Mother’s Day. If you have one, hug her today. And tomorrow, too."

May 9, 2021

Transgender kids latest target for thoughtless lawmakers

The latest underdogs to be targeted by Republicans are transgender kids.

April 24, 2021

Looking forward. It’s all there is

"We lost a lot of things. But they are things."

April 10, 2021

I am 65, and I’m alive

I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.

March 27, 2021

Fire in the hole

"Suddenly, the flame shot up. It climbed the back wall with a speed that seemed unnatural."

March 20, 2021