Republicans

Legislature

Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session

The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.

Jacob Holmes

September 16, 2022

In competitive districts, some Democratic candidates may find success

Whether increases in voter registration, particularly among women, and rising polling numbers for Democrats affect Alabama remains to be seen.

John H. Glenn

September 14, 2022

Opinion

Abortion? Economy? Education? Republicans (don’t) have a plan for any of that

Republicans have mastered the art of being contrary. But the abortion issue exposes their lack of policies and basic planning.

Josh Moon

September 7, 2022

Opinion

They’re back

Many voters are frustrated with either or both the other parties, and these Libertarian candidates give them an opportunity to express that frustration.

Beth Chapman

August 22, 2022

AFA announces three state Senator endorsements

The association is supporting Lance Bell, Jay Hovey and Pete Riehm.

August 15, 2022

Ivey joins governors calling to lift Covid vaccine mandates for international travel

In the letter, the governors argue that the U.S. is not aligning with how other countries are handling Covid policy.

August 10, 2022

Opinion

Stop using veterans as political pawns, just give them what they’re owed

Support for veterans exposed to burn pits finally passed on Tuesday.

Josh Moon

August 3, 2022

Opinion

State Legislature will remain supermajority Republican

Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage, especially in legislative races.

Steve Flowers

July 20, 2022

Opinion

Republicans are destroying the abortion debate by using it as a football

The politicization of abortion, and the hyperfocus on its legal status, has supremely damaged the debate of abortion on its merits.

Jacob Holmes

May 23, 2022

Opinion

Lies, damn lies, and Republicans

I might criticize the media for not holding the candidates accountable. But most candidates won’t even answer media questions. They don’t believe in accountability or transparency, despite what their crappy TV ads say.

Joey Kennedy

March 27, 2022