Story Type: Opinion

The Epstein victims are talking and the Trump defenders are scrambling

Four House Republicans want the full Epstein file, unredacted. Their GOP colleagues, including those from Alabama, are trying to stop them and stop justice.

Josh Moon

September 4, 2025

Opinion

Despite criticism, AHSAA transfer rules necessary to curtail illegal recruiting

State lawmakers' attempt to eliminate the AHSAA rule would open the transfer portal in Alabama and destroy high school sports in the state.

Josh Moon

September 3, 2025

Opinion

Our open US Senate seat will be a big race

We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics.

Steve Flowers

September 3, 2025

Opinion

Dark money empire targets Alabama in a national battle to rule the law

Leonard Leo’s billion-dollar network fuels Alabama’s AG race, part of a nationwide drive to dominate courts and rule the law.

Bill Britt

September 2, 2025

Opinion

In court-ordered redistricting, Republicans are in a box they helped build

There is no way to win for Alabama Republicans trying to redraw state senate maps. They rigged the game against themselves.

Josh Moon

September 2, 2025

Opinion

Labor Day was built on strikes and blood, not barbecues and sales

From coal miners to sanitation strikers, Labor Day’s meaning is written in sacrifice, and Alabama’s future rests on remembering it.

Bill Britt

September 1, 2025

Opinion

Heating up the Cold War

World War II ended 80 years ago, but before any peace dividend could be paid or the euphoria fully experienced, the Cold War started.

Will Sellers

September 1, 2025

Opinion

Maybe the Alabama Democratic Party could try something new

ADP owes it to the people working hard to move the party forward to do the right thing and be better.

Josh Moon

August 29, 2025

Opinion

We could stop school shootings, but some are standing in the way.

Some people have chosen guns over the safety of others, including children. It's past time to shame them, and blame them for the carnage.

Josh Moon

August 28, 2025

Opinion

The 2026 attorney general, ag commissioner races will be good ones

Two of our major constitutional statewide offices are up for election in next year’s May 2026 GOP primary.

Steve Flowers

August 27, 2025