When presidents begin to resemble kings
From Washington’s restraint to executive immunity, constitutional limits are fading and king-like authority is quietly reentering American political life.
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See recent postsFrom Athens to Alabama: Will silence end our grand democratic experiment?
Over 2,500 years after Athens, America risks repeating history—while Alabama’s leaders stay silent in the face of rising threats.
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See recent postsWould Alabama’s ruling class pass a 1912 civics test?
A century ago, children understood the Constitution better than many in power do today.
AG Marshall reacts to possible ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
Does the U.S. Constitution have a 28th Amendment? Alabama’s attorney general says definitely not.
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See recent postsDividing church and state; uniting faith and reason
Zwingli and the other reformers showed that engaging in debate about faith was intellectually progressive.
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See recent postsEthics Commission declares itself above the law
In an advisory opinion, the commission determined it is not required to disclose exculpatory information to those subject to its investigations.
Supreme Court lifts California’s restrictions on religious services
The court split 6 to 3, though even the majority was divided in its ruling.
ALGOP to consider resolution opposing court packing
The resolution before the Alabama Executive Committee supports leaving the court at nine members.
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See recent postsLet the embarrassment begin
"It’s all just a game for Tuberville. He’s not serious about representing Alabama in the U.S. Senate."
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See recent postsStar Chamber impeachment driven by Trump hatred, not American values
An abusive, unlawful practice of the English courts from the 15th to 17th centuries was so rampant and unfair that protections against it were written into our U.S. Constitution. This hated and feared practice took place in the Star Chamber. The creators of the Star Chamber described it as a tool to stamp out corruption … Continued