Saturday, June 13, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Political power

This Matters with Bill Britt

The rule of law is not a slogan

The rule of law only matters when it restrains power, protects opponents and reminds everyone no one stands above it.

June 11, 2026

The pursuit of truth ends where the pursuit of power begins

Politics is an ugly, messy game, and there are those who absolutely love it.

March 30, 2026

Thanksgiving and the unfinished American promise

Thanksgiving asks Americans to do more than give thanks. It asks us to tell the truth.

November 27, 2025

The battle within: What shapes our political convictions

Behind every vote lies a deeper conflict: the struggle between conscience and ambition, truth and performance.

July 14, 2025

Population and political power now rests in North Alabama

All eight of the most powerful members of the legislature are from Birmingham north.

March 27, 2024

Election year observations

Sen. Shelby and Gov. Ivey are unquestionably the two most powerful political people in the state.

November 2, 2022