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The Ziegler scandal: A stark reminder of political hypocrisy and harm

The Zieglers exemplify the perils of public figures leading double lives, preaching control while privately contradicting themselves.
December 8, 2023

House passes resolution to begin formal impeachment hearings against President Trump

Today, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution to begin formal impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted against the resolution which he denounced as partisan and criticized as rejecting House precedent and blocking the Minority from full participation. “Since starting their impeachment scheme, Democrats have tried … Continued
October 31, 2019

Troy chancellor praises Dial’s tenure as trustee president

Gerald Dial has presided over his last board of trustees meeting at Troy University.  The longtime Troy trustee and former state senator has turned the gavel over to Beasley Allen partner Gibson Vance after eight years as board president that saw substantial growth for the university.  “He has served the university well and demonstrated through … Continued
August 6, 2019

Merrill: SPLC criticism is an inaccurate representation of Alabama’s voter laws

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill responded Thursday to a recent op-ed published in the Montgomery Advertiser written by Nancy Abudu from the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center. “An article published Monday morning by Nancy Abudu presented readers with an inaccurate representation of Alabama’s voter laws and the ways in which the Alabama Secretary of … Continued
June 14, 2019

Richard Cohen resigns from the Southern Poverty Law Center

The President of the Montgomery based Southern Poverty Law Center, Richard Cohen, announced that he is resigning amidst a growing scandal and allegations surrounding the nonprofit group. Cohen has been with the group since 1986. The LA Times obtained an email to staff from Cohen in which he announced: “Whatever problems exist at the SPLC … Continued
March 23, 2019

2019: Great things or one damn thing after another?

As we look forward to the new year, on the one hand, there is no compelling reason for exuberant optimism, but on the other, there is no cause for debilitating pessimism as 2019, like other years, will offer opportunities where the state can grow and prosper and still experience yet unimagined problems and scandal. Politics, … Continued
December 31, 2018

The last refuge of a scoundrel

The Republican Party nationally and especially here in Alabama prides itself on its patriotism. But what is patriotism? Noted English scholar Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), best known for “A Dictionary of the English Language” wrote, “It is the quality of patriotism to be jealous and watchful, to observe all secret machinations, and to see publick … Continued
September 24, 2018