Alabama high school sports are screwed after politicians got involved
The bickering among private and public schools over AHSAA rules likely would have been worked out amicably. But then the politicians got involved.
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See recent postsIt’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package
Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.
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See recent postsBridging military service and education
A new law offering veterans temporary teaching certificates passed the Alabama Senate, providing a meaningful pathway to strengthen teacher recruitment efforts.
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See recent postsAlabama needs real online safety, not an ineffective government mandate
Lawmakers debated two competing bills aimed at protecting youth online, but only one held platforms accountable and empowered parents to set safety rules.
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See recent postsFrom stewardship to siege: how leadership lost its meaning
From the Cold War to George Wallace to Tommy Tuberville, division has won elections but repeatedly cost Alabama legitimacy, growth, and long-term strength.
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See recent postsAnalysis | The lawsuit that could knock Tuberville off the ballot pre-election
A court challenge to Tuberville being on the November ballot will be the most dangerous for him and the Alabama Republican Party.
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See recent postsWhat Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rural Alabama communities adapted to stretched resources, but endurance required clear sight to spot strain early and notice what was quietly slipping away.
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See recent postsMissing 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.
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See recent postsAlabama must empower parents, not strip them of their rights
Alabama has a chance to take a step in the right direction and protect kids online.
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See recent postsAI is a tool, not a solution
Alabama’s health care system is strained in ways no algorithm can fix.