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What do Alabama Republican lawmakers and Trump haters have in common?

Alabama Republican lawmakers want the public to believe they are among President Donald Trump’s most avid supporters; however, many take money from those who back Trump haters. A look at campaign donations given by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians finds they financially back Trump’s most ardent enemies. From Hillary Clinton to Speaker of the … Continued

Bill Britt

April 24, 2019

Opinion

Alabama AG: There’s no such thing as a black good guy with a gun

EJ Bradford was murdered. Let’s get that straight right up front. On Thanksgiving night last year, Bradford went the Galleria mall in Hoover, where he did absolutely nothing wrong. He didn’t break a law. He didn’t break a rule. He didn’t disobey a cop. He didn’t act suspiciously. He just happened to be a black … Continued

Josh Moon

February 6, 2019

Poll: Voters more likely to back candidates who oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation

Voters are more likely to back Senate candidates who oppose the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, according to a new Morning Consult and Politico poll released as the FBI conducts its week-limited investigation into the sexual misconduct claims against him. Morning Consult surveyed 993 registed voters on Friday and Saturday, the two … Continued

Chip Brownlee

October 2, 2018

Opinion

Prison bill could be defining moment

By House Minority Leader Craig Ford Prisons could be the issue that defines the Alabama Legislature in 2017. Gov. Bentley has said he may call a special session to address the issue, and has indicated that he will revive the prison construction bill he first proposed in his 2016 State of the State address. In … Continued

Craig Ford

December 7, 2016

Former State Parks Director: Vote “No” on Amendment 2

By Don Cooley Former Director, Alabama State Parks Division Department of Conservation & Natural Resources As a former State Parks director, nothing would have pleased me more than being able to vote for a constitutional amendment to protect State Park revenues from being raided by the politicians. But I will vote “No” on Amendment 2 … Continued

Don Cooley

November 1, 2016