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Americans want results, not impeachment

The first year of Democratic control of the House of Representatives is almost up, and we have nothing to show for it. For the first several months, perhaps some of this lack of results was understandable. After a decade in the minority, Democrats were anxious to vote on issues they prioritized. In other words, they … Continued

September 24, 2019

DNC will hear complaints over election of Alabama’s Worley

The infighting among Alabama Democrats will be addressed by the national party starting next month. The DNC on Wednesday announced it was setting hearing dates — beginning with an evidentiary hearing on Feb. 11 — for two complaints alleging wrongdoing in the Alabama Democratic Party’s election last November. Longtime chairwoman Nancy Worley was re-elected, despite … Continued

January 31, 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

Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued

May 22, 2018

There’s a reason so much anger is being directed at the Parkland kids

The kids are right That’s what makes the current gun debate, led by the teenage survivors of the Parkland school shooting, so vitriolic. The kids are right. Everyone knows it. Including the people who are arguing on the other side, slinging insults and ducking any meaningful debate. I’d probably duck debates, though, after what happened … Continued

April 3, 2018