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

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Meadows declares victory in HD74 despite no official vote totals

Charlotte Meadows declared victory in the Alabama House District 74 race Tuesday night. Her challenger, attorney Michael Fritz, conceded defeat. Not a single vote had been officially counted when they did so, and the race wasn’t exactly a blowout. Fritz’s campaign staff said it concluded from going to each precinct that Fritz received somewhere in … Continued

Josh Moon

August 28, 2019

Opinion

Another shocking court ruling for white Montgomery cop who killed unarmed black man

It’s OK for cops to kill black people in Alabama. That’s what the Alabama court system is telling us. That’s what the Alabama court system is making sure of. That the murder of a poor black man doesn’t derail the career of a young, white cop. Not in Alabama. Because make no mistake about it, … Continued

Josh Moon

August 28, 2019

Analysis | The Alabama Democratic Party’s troubles are a long way from over

The Alabama Democratic Party is still a mess. Last Thursday, following a vote by the Democratic National Committee’s credentials committee that stripped ADP chairwoman Nancy Worley and vice-chairman Randy Kelly of their credentials, there was widespread joy among Alabama Democrats. A feeling that finally something was being done about the leadership — or lack thereof … Continued

Josh Moon

August 27, 2019

Opinion

Changes to the Alabama Democratic Party are long overdue

It should have happened a long time ago. Nancy Worley has no business being the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party for as long as she has been. And Joe Reed has no business being the party’s kingmaker by virtue of a vague — and often misquoted — consent decree. On Thursday, the Credentials Committee … Continued

Josh Moon

August 23, 2019

Opinion

If GOP economics work, why do Alabama leaders tax the working class?

The Mobile toll bridge is dying. You can feel that things have turned. The opposition has become too organized, indicating that there’s a powerful force behind it, and the fringe politicians have made public statements supporting the protestors — because, why not? There’s no political downside to being against a tax that doesn’t really affect … Continued

Josh Moon

August 22, 2019

Opinion

Jorge Ruiz probably fell asleep at the wheel and caused a fatal crash. An Autauga County judge sentenced him to 99 years.

Jorge Ruiz probably fell asleep. Strip away all of the error-filled news reports, the ignorant and racist social media posts and the disgraceful actions of an Autauga County Circuit Court judge, and that’s basically what you’re left with. A 19-year-old guy stayed up too long, made a bad decision to drive while tired, fell asleep … Continued

Josh Moon

August 20, 2019

New report finds legal weed tax revenue is unpredictable, but still enormous

The tax revenue from recreational marijuana sales is unpredictable and future growth uncertain, according to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts released this week. The report — one of the first comprehensive studies on the revenue of legalized recreational marijuana — studied the tax systems and outcomes from the 10 states that now have … Continued

Josh Moon

August 19, 2019

Opinion

Montgomery is broken: A cautionary tale for the rest of Alabama

There was a mayoral forum on Wednesday night in Montgomery, where the 11 candidates for mayor presented their strategies for saving the town and restoring law and order. It is hopeless. Chances are, if you don’t live in Montgomery, you don’t care much about who is elected mayor or about the everyday problems that plague … Continued

Josh Moon

August 16, 2019

Opinion

Analysis | Desperation grows as Joe Reed’s power within the DNC is threatened

We are entering the final days of Joe Reed’s control over the Alabama Democratic Party. You can tell by the desperation. A couple of weeks ago, Reed and party chairwoman Nancy Worley were booting media and all but a select few people from a conference call, and making wild claims in the process. This is … Continued

Josh Moon

August 15, 2019

Opinion

Why aren’t we better than this?

There are good people in Alabama. I know this to be true. I’ve lived here my entire life. I’ve seen the good people of this state in action. I’ve watched them help each other after tragedies. I’ve watched them stop to help strangers on the side of the road. I’ve watched them go to unimaginable … Continued

Josh Moon

August 13, 2019