Story Type: Opinion

When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama

Low turnout and habit-driven politics quietly replace accountability, leaving power unchallenged and citizens forgetting their responsibility in a self-governing state.

Bill Britt

December 22, 2025

Opinion

The division of chocolate

Those determined to divide the country will use anything at their disposal. Even boxes of chocolate.

Josh Moon

December 22, 2025

Opinion

A revolt in December for change

Inspired by American and French revolutions, Russian officers attempted to move the country away from autocracy toward broader, representative government 200 years ago.

Will Sellers

December 22, 2025

Opinion

Alabama Democrats are showing signs of life

Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.

Josh Moon

December 19, 2025

Opinion

In primetime address, Trump tried to blame everyone else for his failing economy

Like a bad pitchman, Trump tried to sell you a worthless story and a lot of lies. No one is falling for it.

Josh Moon

December 18, 2025

Opinion

When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure

Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.

Bill Britt

December 17, 2025

Opinion

Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?

Alabama's CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state, and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it's under attack.

Josh Moon

December 17, 2025

Opinion

Building the next generation of Alabama’s construction workforce

Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.

Tim Harrison

December 17, 2025

Opinion

Do endorsements matter in statewide races?

Once considered the "kiss of death," political endorsements in Alabama shifted from local truisms to powerful tools driven by national allegiance and key organizations.

Steve Flowers

December 17, 2025

Opinion

Doug Jones has brought excitement to the governor’s race, but can he win?

Doug Jones enters the governor's race as an underdog, but Friday's launch proved there's plenty of enthusiasm and maybe a pathway in there too.

Josh Moon

December 15, 2025