public trust

This Matters with Bill Britt

When loyalty to a tribe replaces loyalty to truth

Bill Britt traces how democracies are weakened when judges, journalists and officials abandoned fairness for political convenience.

June 1, 2026

The quiet danger of cynicism

As public cynicism deepens, Americans risk losing the collective belief necessary to sustain democracy, progress and civic responsibility.

May 7, 2026

When politics becomes performance and reality fades

A former lawmaker reflects on illusion, power, and the growing divide between justice, truth and spectacle in modern politics.

April 21, 2026

Alabama can’t afford unserious politics

When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.

April 6, 2026

When trust becomes a political weapon

Secret recordings and media rushes to judgment erode ethical boundaries, undermine journalism, and threaten the fragile trust sustaining democratic self-government.

February 20, 2026

Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape

Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.

December 8, 2025