President Ronald Reagan

Reagan’s farewell and the dangerous drift towards a Christian autocracy

Reagan himself articulated his vision of that city on a hill — not an isolated city of white Christians, but a place "teeming with people of all kinds."

Bill Britt

July 9, 2024

Opinion

Nothing left to lose?

President Ronald Reagan said that the acid test of a nation's liberty and system of government is determined by the gate test.

Will Sellers

July 3, 2023

Opinion

Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow

When many of us were growing up, Labor Day was the traditional end of summer, and we started back to school the next day. Back in those days, political campaigns did not really begin until Labor Day. I recall President Ronald Reagan kicking off his 1980 campaign on Labor Day with the Statue of Liberty … Continued

Maury D. Gaston

September 3, 2020

Opinion

MLK Day: A time for change

Today, as the nation celebrates MLK Day, Alabama still tacks Robert E. Lee onto its observances. But it’s time to end that practice as a new generation deserves to see a better Alabama. Alabama Code, Title 1. General Provisions § 1-3-8 enumerates the state’s legal public holidays, which lists the third Monday in January as … Continued

Bill Britt

January 20, 2020

Opinion

A move to reunify BCA is underway

Reconciliation efforts are underway to salvage the Business Council of Alabama after a very public split with some of its most influential members. Those close to the negotiations speaking on background say recent talks have been productive, but there are still many details that must be agreed upon before a reunification occurs. The forced exit … Continued

Bill Britt

July 16, 2018

Opinion

Does the State know best?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a complex world where the government continues to play an increasingly larger role in the lives of its citizens, it is often necessary to step back and ask: when is it appropriate for the government to limit individual liberty? The latest fight over decriminalizing midwifery is an example … Continued

Bill Britt

March 7, 2017

Michael Reagan Visiting Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 8, Michael Reagan will be at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover speaking about his father, Ronald Reagan in a one night event. The program will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. The organizers said in a written statement, “Ronald Reagan … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 6, 2014