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The fight now isn’t left vs. right. It’s forward vs. backward

In the United States, here in Alabama, and in places around the globe, a pattern is emerging. The future is being dragged backward.
April 28, 2026

Saban, Malzahn have led on COVID, social justice. They have the power to do more

It shouldn’t matter all that much what a couple of football coaches say and do when it comes to matters of racism and equality in this state, and around the country. But it does. It matters because we have, rightly or wrongly, hero worshipped football coaches for a long, long time now. Especially in Alabama, … Continued
September 3, 2020

There’s still work to be done

Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis — a true freedom fighter and hero for civil rights and equality in our nation. It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past and be proud of how far … Continued
August 3, 2020

It should be clear by now: Kaepernick was right

A lot of people owe Colin Kaepernick an apology.  If nothing else, surely the last few weeks of horrible, horrible racial incidents have left even the most adamant Kap haters reconsidering their positions. Maybe, just maybe, they’re thinking the man has a point: That justice in this country isn’t color blind. And that the promises … Continued
May 27, 2020

What happened to the Republican Party?

I feel bad for Rep. Martha Roby.  Whenever Roby pops up on screen at one of the now-common House hearings about whatever set of laws Trump has violated this week, you can almost see the internal battle that’s taking place in Roby’s head and heart.  She knows the president is an awful human who has … Continued
July 25, 2019