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Election FAQ: Things you need to know before you vote

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for a number of local, state and national elected offices. Before you go, take a look at this FAQ to make sure you’re updated on what you need to know before you vote. What’s on the ballot? More than a dozen statewide elected offices will be … Continued

Chip Brownlee

November 5, 2018

Opinion

What matters to you?

What should be important in governor’s race? No, really, I’m asking. What should I care about? Which qualities should sway my vote? What could one candidate do to separate himself or herself from the other? I ask because the things I thought everyone would care about apparently don’t matter, or maybe they matter only to … Continued

Josh Moon

November 2, 2018

Opinion

A breakdown of Ivey’s ever-changing story on her Colorado illness, trooper demotion

It’s tough to keep a good lie going. The problem isn’t so much the original lie, even if it’s a doozy. The trouble comes on the back side, when you have to start piling lies on top of lies to make that original lie hold up. And then you have to keep it all straight. … Continued

Josh Moon

October 17, 2018

Opinion

The Shorty Price story

Since this is Alabama vs. Tennessee week and we have a Governor’s Race in three weeks, allow me to share the Story of Shorty Price. Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. … Continued

Steve Flowers

October 17, 2018

Opinion

Let’s vote against dysfunction and disaster

Hey, you! Yeah, you, that person out there thinking your vote doesn’t matter. It does. On the cusp of state elections in Alabama and vital midterm elections nationally, your vote matters more than ever. Dear nonvoter: You cannot sit this one out. You need to get registered to vote if you aren’t, and you need … Continued

Joey Kennedy

October 4, 2018

Gov. Ivey says “Budgets are strong”

During a recent presser, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spoke briefly about the possibility of a state lottery. In usual fashion, she committed to letting the people vote but stopped far short of saying she personally supported a lottery. As reported by al.com’s John Sharpe, Ivey said, “If people want to vote, that is fine.” Gov. Ivey … Continued

Bill Britt

August 27, 2018

Opinion

Remembering Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day came and went on Sunday with little to no fanfare. Each year August 26 is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of women winning the vote. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account … Continued

Bill Britt

August 27, 2018

Opinion

Doing right and doing write-ins in November

Because the best politics is good governance and the best governance is based on Republican principles, I vote for Republican nominees so Republicans can control government and enact a Republican agenda to provide the good governance we all expect and deserve. This means politics is like a team sport. I like the principles of Republicanism, … Continued

Thomas Scovill

August 6, 2018

Opinion

Alabama: The confused state

Alabama is a confusing state. A state that prides itself on its hardworking, blue-collar image but somehow turned out overwhelmingly to vote for the (alleged) billionaire, reality TV star for president was just as bi-polar during Tuesday’s primary runoff election. On one hand, voters seemed to want to rid themselves of long-serving, stagnant politicians, rejecting … Continued

Josh Moon

July 18, 2018

Opinion

Inside the Statehouse: Primary runoffs next week

Well folks, if you vote in the Republican primary you may want to go back to the polls next week and finish selecting the GOP nominees for several important state offices. If you are a Democrat the only reason you will need to vote on Tuesday is if you have a runoff in a local … Continued

Steve Flowers

July 11, 2018