“Response-ability”
Students listen, think and respond. The world we live in today sure could benefit from that.
Bill Britt
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See recent postsOpinions that carried weight in 2021
Our state needs to improve this year. Get vaccinated, don’t be a jerk, and by all means, let’s try to make 2022 better.
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See recent postsMo Brooks runs to Trump: “Daddy, I’m losing to a girl”
"In reality, Brooks is everything Trump loathes; he is a loser, and attacks on Katie Britt won't change that fact."
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See recent postsAre there not things in this life worth losing for?
"We are in need of political leaders who are willing to ensure that every citizen is represented, not just the ones that elect them."
Five opinions that moved us in 2020
From the COVID-19 pandemic to civil rights and addressing homophobia, here are five APR opinion pieces that moved us in 2020.
Five APR opinions that mattered in 2020
"There was laughter and many tears, and more than a little hope."
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See recent postsPublic safety or political pandering?
"Perilous situations require sacrifice, and true leaders do what's right, not what's poll-tested."
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See recent postsFacing each day, finding hope
People text me news tips all the time. Most of them are unfounded rumors. I’m sure my other colleagues at Alabama Political Reporter get their share. We should never simply pass on a rumor or, as Donald Trump says, “fake” news. And the vast majority of us in journalism understand our responsibility in this. But … Continued
The Voice of Alabama Politics now available as a podcast
As the kids head back to school and we begin to gear up for the fast-approaching 2020 legislative session, we have an exciting announcement here at the Alabama Political Reporter. Our show, The Voice of Alabama Politics, is now available as a podcast. Whether you’re in the car, making dinner, or relaxing by the pool, … Continued
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See recent postsAn exclusive interview with me
I’m in my 45th year as a professional journalist. During that time, I’ve written sports, covered government meetings, been an investigative reporter, and written opinion. I’ve written opinion only for more than 30 of those years. For the past four years, I’ve written a weekly column for Alabama Political Reporter, and it’s been a lot … Continued