Democracy

This Matters with Bill Britt

What happens when being wrong carries no cost?

Bill Britt examines a growing tolerance for political falsehoods and the moral weight of remaining silent.

March 30, 2026

What I saw at NK3 in Birmingham

At NK3 in Birmingham, a diverse crowd revealed deeper emotions—conviction, concern and a shared demand for a more accountable government.

March 30, 2026

What to know about No Kings demonstrations across Alabama on Saturday

“No Kings” demonstrations are set to take place this weekend in more than 20 cities across Alabama. Here's what you need to know.

March 27, 2026

Thinking for yourself in an age of propaganda

Thinking for yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is usually lonely and labor-intensive.

March 23, 2026

Bill Britt: Hope is not naïve—it is defiance

In the latest “This Matters,” Bill Britt explores why hope is not optimism, but a courageous refusal to surrender freedom.

March 16, 2026

Protecting the ballot box and jury box preserves liberty

We might be better off without them, but as long as one party holds power, we need another to slow it down.

March 2, 2026

Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump’s threat to take over US elections

The congresswoman called the attempts to undermine the vote a "five-alarm fire for our democracy," demanding swift Republican condemnation.

February 6, 2026

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.

January 26, 2026

When presidents begin to resemble kings

From Washington’s restraint to executive immunity, constitutional limits are fading and king-like authority is quietly reentering American political life.

January 19, 2026

Protest is moral, change requires strategy

The machinery of authority depends on routine obedience. History shows that when citizens withdraw it—patiently, lawfully and together—even the most entrenched systems bend.

January 13, 2026