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Josh Moon

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

Missing reality in pursuit of pandering immigration legislation

HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country's most basic rights.

Josh Moon

January 23, 2026

Opinion

A legislative agenda we should all support

Sometimes, a good idea is just a good idea, no matter who proposes it.

Josh Moon

January 21, 2026

Opinion

There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd

Will Boyd was offered an opportunity to build a coalition of support and stop the endless cycle of losing elections. He should take it.

Josh Moon

January 20, 2026

Opinion

Alabama disgraces itself by continuing to honor a traitor on MLK Day

No decent person could ever seriously justify honoring Robert E. Lee at all, much less on the same day the state honors MLK.

Josh Moon

January 19, 2026

Opinion

The myth of the oppressed white man

Donald Trump said that white people have been treated very poorly since the Civil Rights Act passed. Let's take a look at that.

Josh Moon

January 15, 2026

Opinion

Kay Ivey launched her farewell tour Tuesday. We should remember the lessons she’s taught us

Kay Ivey hasn't been perfect. Far from it. But her professionalism should be appreciated and considered often as we choose her replacement.

Josh Moon

January 14, 2026

Opinion

America has problems, but we’re not Nazi Germany—yet

No, America is not Nazi Germany. We have not carried out atrocities equal to those that brought about WWII. Not yet.

Josh Moon

January 12, 2026

Opinion

Republicans refused proper oversight of ICE. Now, people are dying

It was easy to predict what happened in Minneapolis. It's what happens every time we give too much power and too little oversight.

Josh Moon

January 9, 2026

Voting challenges and election problem or voter suppression and campaign vote concept as ballots at a polling station as a maze blocking and disenfranchise a democratic right in a democracy

DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations

The DNC issued a warning letter to the Alabama secretary of state threatening legal action if the state failed to comply with federal voting laws.

Josh Moon

January 9, 2026

Opinion

Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote

If you want a government that actually listens to you, stop voting for party over people. Make lawmakers actually earn your vote.

Josh Moon

January 7, 2026