Future of gambling bill intensifies: War of words instead of facts
But amid this turmoil, what do the people of Alabama want?
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See recent postsPut blame for the COVID surge where it belongs
We’re not really a very “common sense” state. We’re suckers for misinformation.
Alabama pro-vaping group to hold Wednesday press conference on “myths and facts”
A pro-vaping advocacy group plans to hold a press conference Wednesday in Fultondale to discuss “myths and facts of vaping, vaping flavors, underage vaping and illnesses.” The Breathe Easier Alliance of Alabama’s (BEAA) press conference comes as new state and federal laws continue to be passed to control what some lawmakers say is a dangerous … Continued
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See recent postsThe truth behind Florida’s success can help Alabama students
Larry Lee’s opinion piece of May 22 is nothing more than second-hand cherry picking of misleading data and the willful distortion of the facts. Alabamians deserve the truth about the sincere efforts in Montgomery to improve the lives of Alabama families and students based on proven and well-documented successes in Florida. Policymakers in Alabama and … Continued
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See recent postsBig electro-magnet pulling left
As I watch what is happening to core philosophies and belief systems internationally, domestically and now in our own state, I am just shaking my head and looking down in dismay. The question I am asking myself, am I this dated, is there room anymore for an economic, moral, social and constitutional conservative or have … Continued
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See recent postsAn open letter to Senator Doug Jones
Stop it, sir. Please just stop it. The NFL referees in the New Orleans playoff game may not have thrown a yellow flag on an obvious flagrant foul, but I am throwing one on your false and outrageous comments on minority voter suppression. You are either totally unplugged on voter registration facts or you really … 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 postsThe stupidity is still surprising
Congratulations, Guy V. Martin, you’ve managed to surprise me. That’s not easy to do. At least, not where it concerns someone writing dumb things or carrying the water for a rich person or an even richer company. I’ve been covering politics in this state for a long time. So, I know a thing or two … Continued
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See recent postsA thank you note to Alabama’s teachers
My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she started the tenth grade, and the reality is that during the school year, she spends nearly as much time at school as she does around her mom and me. For young … Continued
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See recent postsThere’s nothing left to matter
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Nothing matters anymore. Evidence. Facts. Credible allegations. Actual arrests and guilty pleas. Nope. Negative. Lies. Fake news. This is America’s motto in 2017: We believe what we want to believe, and dammit, that’s our right. Which is true, I guess. Stupid, but true. Over the last few weeks, I … Continued