National

Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill

The Alabama Democrat said the measure prioritized ICE funding and Trump administration policies over relief for families facing rising costs.

June 10, 2026

Opinion

The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution

The Court gave Alabama room, but justice asks what the state does when the law no longer restrains its power.

Bill Britt

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June 9, 2026

Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal

The measure drew support from trucking groups as lawmakers emphasized the need to share increasingly busy summer roads with commercial drivers.

Wesley Walter

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June 9, 2026

Opinion

Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice

This moment calls for the prophetic voice of the Church, and of every house of worship across this land.

Curtis Travis

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June 5, 2026

Analysis

Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward

Alabama’s redistricting fight shows how voting rights protections can remain formally intact while becoming harder to enforce.

Bill Britt

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June 4, 2026

House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran

Representative Terri Sewell said that she “proudly voted to end this war and urge my Senate colleagues to do the same!”

Chance Phillips

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June 4, 2026

Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling

Advocates warned the decision could deepen voter confusion across the South as groups raced to mobilize voters before 2026 elections.

Wesley Walter

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June 4, 2026

Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours

Constituents can get help with Social Security, veterans benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and passports at sessions in four counties.

June 4, 2026

Opinion

How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied

The words remained in the Constitution, but courts, states and white power worked to drain them of force.

Bill Britt

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June 2, 2026