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.
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See recent postsAn interesting political conversation
A conversation with Governor George Wallace and legislative legend Pete Turnham became one of the funniest of Steve Flowers's life.
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See recent postsAlabama A&M students carry forward courage that has always overcome hate
From Little Rock to Huntsville, young Black men and women prove again that courage defeats cowardice, and education is the ultimate answer.
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See recent postsAlabama’s future depends on building bridges, not burning them
Pragmatism asks, “What works? What will improve people’s lives?” Populism demands, “What will fire up the base and keep me in office?”
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See recent postsAlabama politics has been affected by presidential assassination attempts
George Wallace was shot during a presidential foray, but remarkably survived.
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See recent postsRoads vital and political for Alabama
It is an acknowledged fact that having adequate roads is a major factor when it comes to economic growth and development in a state.
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See recent postsBig Jim’s show in 1962 governor’s race
The night Big Jim came on television drunk was the end of his political career.
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See recent postsRemembering the 1962 governor’s race
The governor’s chair and the race for it was the big show in Alabama politics in that era. Being a U.S. senator was secondary in Alabama politics.
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See recent postsA tribute to the legend Bill Baxley
Bill Baxley has a place in Alabama history. It is hard to believe that young Bill Baxley turns 81 this month.
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See recent postsWe miss Shorty Price
Shorty was maybe the most colorful political clown to ever appear on the Alabama political stage.