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Joey Kennedy

Secretary Merrill responds to Joey Kennedy’s column in APR

Three different entities awarded Alabama exemplary marks for its election administration for the 2020 General Election.

October 5, 2022

Opinions that carried weight in 2021

Our state needs to improve this year. Get vaccinated, don’t be a jerk, and by all means, let’s try to make 2022 better.

January 1, 2022

In the long run, cheaters never win

"The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda."

June 24, 2021

Marginalized humans feel GOP’s wrath

"The poor, the LGBTQ community, people of color, Muslims and immigrants — all have targets on their backs."

May 14, 2021

Honor your mom today, if you can

"Happy Mother’s Day. If you have one, hug her today. And tomorrow, too."

May 9, 2021

I am 65, and I’m alive

I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.

March 27, 2021

Fire in the hole

"Suddenly, the flame shot up. It climbed the back wall with a speed that seemed unnatural."

March 20, 2021

A shot at ending straight-party voting. Let’s take it

"Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen."

February 19, 2021

Five opinions that moved us in 2020

From the COVID-19 pandemic to civil rights and addressing homophobia, here are five APR opinion pieces that moved us in 2020.

December 30, 2020

Five APR opinions that mattered in 2020

"There was laughter and many tears, and more than a little hope."

December 21, 2020