Elections

The new reality is not in your favor

Until average Americans, and especially average Alabamians, stop falling for the goofy scare tactics and racism, the odds will never be in our favor.

August 12, 2025

Gerrymandering in any form steals power from voters

Maybe the lunacy in Texas will finally prompt voters to take a stand and hold onto their power.

August 7, 2025

The Ledbetter/Livingston 4th of July Breakfast is now a must-go political event

In bygone days, there were several “go to” events for statewide Alabama politicians and potential candidates. Today, there is one.

July 2, 2025

Why do we value stupidity over intelligence?

For some reason, voters no longer value intelligence, so our politicians have stopped striving for it. Instead, they pretend to be stupid to win.

June 20, 2025

The Alabama Republican Party is heading down a familiar path

As ALGOP officials ignore laws and rules, they're pushing the party down a very familiar pathway. One we've seen before.

June 19, 2025

Meet the former executive, entrepreneur running for Tuberville’s Senate seat

Former corporate executive Dakarai Larriett, a Democrat, is running for U.S. Senate, driven by a personal experience to reform criminal justice and expand opportunity.

May 29, 2025

Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026

Mobile native Kyle Sweetser first gained national attention when he spoke at the 2024 DNC, declaring himself to be a "Republican Voter Against Trump."

April 22, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair

The suit challenges the “6-1” election system used to select commissioners in Madison County.

April 15, 2025

Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act

"It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said.

April 11, 2025

For Democrats, let labor be your guide

For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control.

April 3, 2025