A shot at ending straight-party voting. Let’s take it
"Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen."
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"In a last-ditch effort, they yelled 'fire!' in a crowded theater. There must be consequences for that."
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See recent postsPrisons continue to be an issue
"Ivey and this Legislature did not cause this problem. It has been building up and festering for years."
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See recent postsAlabama may lose a congressional seat, but maybe not
"U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that we might dodge that bullet."
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See recent postsOh God, Our Father
"We find ourselves mired in chaos once again."
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See recent postsPolitical “outsiders” are killing this state
"For GOP voters, forget the guy who understands the issues and has a plan, give them 'the outsider.'"
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See recent postsWhat would it take for you to care about you?
"You so often devalue your lives that I’m just not sure what to think."
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See recent postsWith COVID-19 policy, don’t blame your umbrella. The rain got you wet
Monica S. Aswani, DrPH, is an assistant professor of health services administration and Ellen Eaton, M.D., is an assistant professor of infectious diseases. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this perspective are those of the authors. As states re-open for business, many governors cite the devastating impact of physical distancing policies on local and state … Continued
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See recent postsA little effort can make a big difference in the fight against COVID-19
Will Ainsworth is Alabama’s lieutenant governor. Every American was a bit disappointed when the White House announced this week that social distancing guidelines will remain in place at least until April 30, and some governors across the nation have mandated that statewide shelter-in-place orders may be enforced until the end of June. Working from home, … Continued
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See recent postsAn exclusive interview with me
I’m in my 45th year as a professional journalist. During that time, I’ve written sports, covered government meetings, been an investigative reporter, and written opinion. I’ve written opinion only for more than 30 of those years. For the past four years, I’ve written a weekly column for Alabama Political Reporter, and it’s been a lot … Continued