Tim James: A house divided against itself cannot stand
"The problem is not the unvaccinated, but rather those spawning division among the population. It’s the blame game."
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See recent postsAnother report puts Alabama near the bottom. Something needs to change
"We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us."
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See recent postsPolitics never ends in Alabama
"All these races are on the cusp of beginning or have already begun."
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See recent postsPundits continue to spread misinformation about John Birch Society
"The fact, for anyone interested in true information, is that JBS is and always has been inclusive."
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See recent postsA little effort can make a big difference in the fight against COVID-19
Will Ainsworth is Alabama’s lieutenant governor. Every American was a bit disappointed when the White House announced this week that social distancing guidelines will remain in place at least until April 30, and some governors across the nation have mandated that statewide shelter-in-place orders may be enforced until the end of June. Working from home, … Continued
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See recent posts“Progressive” is not a bad word
After I wrote a controversial column a few years ago that received a gaggle of ad hominem attacks from characteristically inarticulate readers, a friend of mine from the Northeast texted me: “Joey, you and Veronica need to move to a blue state. It’ll add 10 years to your life.” In today’s crippled, dying world, I … Continued
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See recent postsThe Ayers factor: A disturbing lack of compassion
When former Anniston Star publisher H. Brandt Ayers admitted last year to assaulting women who worked for him — including my wife Veronica when she was a young reporter — Ayers resigned as chairman of Consolidated Publishing, the company that owns the Star and other newspapers. Ayers was supposed to have nothing more to do … Continued
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See recent postsSecretary of State John Merrill responds to Joey Kennedy column
Editor’s note: The following column is a response to a column by Joey Kennedy published Thursday in the Alabama Political Reporter. I am confident that Joey Kennedy’s recent editorial which stated that I was not very collegial is a statement directly contradicted by the facts presented by Mr. Kennedy. I do not have a hard time … Continued
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See recent posts“Embarrassment” statement is just latest Jones gaffe
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Democratic nominee for Senate Doug Jones reportedly said, “I’m tired of Alabama being an embarrassment around the country.” Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign Chairman Bill Armistead pounced on that comment. “Alabama needs a senator in Washington who is proud of this state, someone who … Continued
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See recent postsThank God And Greyhound — The Sentance Saga, Part 2
By Larry Lee Education Matters Things really got funky at the state board meeting on July 12. Each board member got an envelope with an unsigned “complaint” to the state Ethics Commission alleging that Pouncey plagiarized his 2009 doctoral dissertation for Samford University, as well as getting excessive help from department employees. The Ethics Commission … Continued