Skip to content

The Voice of Alabama Politics

The death of the center

As political extremes rise, the middle disappears—and so does the ability to govern. Bill Britt explains why that matters.
May 14, 2026

The quiet danger of cynicism

As public cynicism deepens, Americans risk losing the collective belief necessary to sustain democracy, progress and civic responsibility.
May 7, 2026

The future America stopped building

America’s political system increasingly rewards short-term conflict while discouraging the long-term national vision required to solve major challenges.
May 4, 2026