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The anti-trans sports bill is hateful, and it’s about to get expensive

Before the bill was signed, major events were threatening to pull out of Alabama.

April 26, 2021

An Alabama man popped the Baby Trump balloon and that sums up this state

There is a reason we don’t have nice things in Alabama. Hoyt Hutchinson. Well, it would probably be more accurate to say that they people like Hoyt Hutchinson and the group of rednecks who are sending him money are why we don’t have nice things. In case you’re unfamiliar, Hoyt is the name of the … Continued

November 11, 2019

Trump administration corruption shouldn’t surprise anyone in Alabama

Congratulations, America, the Trump administration has done it! In less than one presidential term, Trump and his assorted band of goons, drifters, conmen and carnival barkers have managed to turn the United States of America into a larger version of Alabama. Now all of you can get a little taste of the incompetency, corruption, ignorance, … Continued

September 26, 2019

Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

ALGOP’s biggest fear: Roy Moore running again

It’s such a shame to see racist pandering go wasted. But such is life for Tommy Tuberville and Bradley Byrne, it appears. Two reasonable, educated men, who chose not to raise the level of discourse in their bids for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat but instead sank quickly to the bottom of the scum-filled swamp to … Continued

June 19, 2019

The importance of being thankful

It’s important to be thankful. I know that sounds trite and that your immediate reaction was to roll your eyes and mutter “oh, great, a stupid Thanksgiving column,” but give me a second. This is not an attempt to recast reality or try to put a pretty bow on a steaming pile of horse manure … Continued

November 23, 2018

The consequences of GOP governance were on full display last week

We all hear your dog whistles. If there is anything good and/or beneficial to come from the catastrophe that is Donald Trump roaming aimlessly about the White House, it is that there has been an awakening of sorts in this country when it comes to recognizing racism. We’ve turned calling the cops on black people … Continued

October 30, 2018

Ethics Commission again rewrites campaign finance laws

Ignorance of the law is no defense, unless you happen to be a person who makes the laws. The Alabama Ethics Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to — for the third time — wipe away the fees levied against politicians, donors and political action committees who violated campaign finance laws by filing reports late. In … Continued

June 7, 2018

Alabama: The Awful State

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter We are awful people. It’s time we face facts. Alabama has more than its share of terrible, selfish, greedy jackasses who would step on the heads of drowning puppies if it meant earning an extra nickel. And a good chunk of the rest of this place is too dumb … Continued

March 2, 2018

Government by default

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, our State’s Governor, Chief Justice, and Attorney General were not elected to the positions they now hold. These individuals obtained their current high status because of either scandal or corruption. Their ascendency by default is not meant to disparage these people in any way, but to highlight this … Continued

June 12, 2017