When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty
Religious fear, power and constitutional restraint collide in Alabama after rhetoric turns a zoning dispute into a test of democracy.
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Doug Jones campaign reports $105K raised from 800 Alabama donors
Newly formed committee shows fast fundraising momentum just days after Jones entered Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.
December 3, 2025
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See recent postsThe Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
A look at how factional politics, authoritarian temptation, and legislative spectacle threaten democracy nationally and in Alabama—and how citizens can respond.
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
The former U.S. senator took the first formal step toward a race that could pit him against Tommy Tuberville.
This Week on The V: Doug Jones run, polling flaws and health crises
The V panel breaks major political news, dissects misleading polling, and examines rising health costs and worsening maternal and infant outcomes.
November 24, 2025
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Cygnal’s new poll claims Tuberville holds a commanding lead, but the unweighted data reveals weaker support and partisan-driven assumptions.
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split
The governor asked APT commissioners to study public opinion and draft a detailed roadmap before cutting longstanding ties with PBS.
Gov. Ivey appoints longtime legal adviser Will Parker to Supreme Court
Governor Kay Ivey named her general counsel, Will Parker, to the Alabama Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Bill Lewis.
November 10, 2025
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See recent postsEvery rebellion begins somewhere—even if it’s with a sandwich
A small act of defiance in Washington reminds us that courage and conscience, not compliance, have always been democracy’s lifeblood.
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See recent postsAlabama doesn’t crown governors—leadership must be earned, not anointed
Alabama’s next governor should rise from the people, not the elites, proving that leadership is earned through service, courage, and conviction.