Some things you just have to learn the hard way
What lessons did you have to learn the hard way?
June 11, 2026
opinion column
What the lock requires
When Alabama grants a power, it has a habit of skimping on the means to make the power work.
June 9, 2026
Honor the jury’s vote: a plea for Jefferey Lee
Alabama abandoned judicial override, but Lee remains on death row after a judge overruled jurors who chose life.
June 5, 2026
No justice in 1964 slaying by sheriff’s deputy
A 1964 Alabama shooting left four children without a father and a family still seeking accountability six decades later.
June 5, 2026
The quiet surrender
Civilization isn’t going to collapse. At least, not in the way we’ve always envisioned.
June 4, 2026
The fight over Tommy Tuberville’s residency status is officially under way
The fight over Tommy Tuberville's residency is under way and it is as wild and confusing as you could hope for.
June 3, 2026
Alabama Girls State: An unparalleled legacy
Alabama Girls State is more than a program. It is a tradition and its alumnae have helped shape the direction of Alabama for generations.
June 3, 2026
“Republican judges” are as Republican judges do
If a justice writes and rules as we would expect “a Republican” to do, it hardly matters whether s/he calls her/himself one.
June 2, 2026
Modernizing capital requirements to support Alabama agriculture
With agriculture playing such a vital role in our economy, it is imperative that farmers have access to the financial resources they need.
June 2, 2026
Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Success in the classroom is just not possible without the skills and dedication of our teachers.
June 1, 2026