From stewardship to siege: how leadership lost its meaning
From the Cold War to George Wallace to Tommy Tuberville, division has won elections but repeatedly cost Alabama legitimacy, growth, and long-term strength.
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See recent postsHow gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025
Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility.
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See recent postsWhen 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.
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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 postsBaird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”