Anthem bill late, empty and otherwise a bad idea
Compelled patriotism is best left in the past.
May 5, 2023
Will Nevin
Will Nevin, J.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor and program coordinator for Communications Media at Alabama A&M University.
Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread
We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.
April 21, 2023
Law criminalizing panhandling, likely unconstitutional — and unconscionable
This proposed law is unconstitutional. But moreover, it’s cruel.
March 22, 2023
Flora-Bama bar loses to MTV in trademark tussle
The bar sued MTV in federal court for trademark infringement, only to lose on summary judgment.
February 15, 2023
Auburn drops another one — this time to the First Amendment
Michael Stern, an economics professor and former chair of his department, was awarded more than $600,000 in a suit against Auburn.
December 1, 2022
Twitter and Twitter pranksters should be careful with phony corporate tweets
As Elon Musk continues to bungle his way through his new acquisition, I have but one piece of advice: Be careful when you tweet.
November 17, 2022
The case for the Alabama Constitution of 2022
While its length is embarrassing, the destructive thing about our state’s fundamental governing law is how it concentrates power.
November 8, 2022
Like Marge Schott a generation ago, let Kanye be “cancelled”
For one person to say you have “bad” thoughts is not a tragedy, just as it’s not unfortunate for a thousand to do the same.
October 24, 2022
What exactly do Trussville City Schools parents want?
Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem exercised a measure of judgment and grace, and for that, he should be thanked.
October 4, 2022
Orange Beach officials still fighting same “Bad Ass” fight 20 years on
It’s simply not the government’s place to dictate cultural morays and niceties.
September 27, 2022