The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry
Despite bipartisan victories in the package, rising federal debt raises valid concerns for fiscal conservatives who see long-term consequences ahead.
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See recent postsTommy Tuberville will waltz to governor in a cakewalk
If you are a betting person, I would bet on Coach Tommy Tuberville swapping his political title from senator to governor.
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See recent postsYour movie heroes haven’t gone woke. You joined a cult
Rightwingers are mad because Superman went woke with a message of compassion for all humans. But the Man of Steel hasn't changed. They have.
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See recent postsInvesting in infrastructure is investing in Alabama’s future
With the right investment and prioritized planning, we will not only recover from this missed opportunity—we will rise stronger.
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See recent postsThe battle within: What shapes our political convictions
Behind every vote lies a deeper conflict: the struggle between conscience and ambition, truth and performance.
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See recent postsEpstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Trump's utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president's biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new.
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See recent postsJabari Peoples shooting is another (missed) opportunity for police transparency
We don't expect police officers to be perfect. Stop passing laws that pretend like they are, and instead implement proper oversight.
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See recent postsI support rescheduling cannabis—here’s why you should, too
It is a rational step forward—and one that could change lives for thousands of veterans who call this state home.
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See recent postsThe races are on—big questions answered
Those of us who follow Alabama politics had been awaiting late May like kids waiting for Santa Claus at Christmas.
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See recent postsThe danger of myth, the power of truth
To move forward, we must reject grievance-driven nostalgia and reclaim truth as a civic virtue.