Story Type: Opinion

A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest

The Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, insisting on a thorough, fact-based review.

February 5, 2026

It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers

The future of Alabama depends on strong infrastructure, strong families and strong jobs.

February 5, 2026

After an hour of oversight, violence inside Alabama prisons unaddressed

Less than two weeks after two inmates died, ADOC Commissioner John Hamm failed to address deadly conditions during the Legislature's prison oversight meeting.

February 5, 2026

An open letter to Alabama’s U.S. senators

You can continue to align yourselves with executive power and party discipline. Or you can honor your oath.

February 4, 2026

The ALGOP decision on Tuberville ballot challenge shouldn’t be surprising

There seem to be many within the Republican Party who are fed up with the good ol’ boy system. People don’t like cheaters.

February 3, 2026

Coming to America

Charles I's 1626 coronation, delayed by debt and plague, alienated his subjects and inadvertently shaped the political and religious future of American colonies.

February 3, 2026

Protest songs mark when legality fails and conscience demands change

From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.

February 2, 2026

HB72 goes too far in the name of child protection

Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.

February 2, 2026

Legislators should fix broken dental insurance with SB81 and HB212

Alabama dentists and students gathered at the Statehouse, urging lawmakers to advance bills ensuring more premium dollars are used for direct patient care.

February 2, 2026

The American Cowards

America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.

January 30, 2026