working-class

Viral video proves Alabama Republicans are out of touch with the working class

A viral video reveals that GOP lawmakers are clueless about problems facing working people.

May 22, 2024

Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains

Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.

June 1, 2023

Working class people finally get a break. Why aren’t you happy for them?

The Biden administration's loan forgiveness is a drop in the bucket compared to massive handouts to companies and billionaires.

August 29, 2022

A college football at the goal line on a grass field

Don’t hate the players, learn from their game

College football players are finally getting some of the pay they deserve. American workers could learn a lesson from that.

December 16, 2021

A conservative epiphany: Alabama workers have very few rights

Employer vaccine mandates have led to a sudden realization among the conservative working class.

August 26, 2021

Don’t let the next decade be like the last

The last decade should embarrass anyone living in Alabama. Because by any measure that doesn’t include college football, the last 10 years have been a disaster for the working class people of this state. To put it simply: The rent is up and the wages are down. Corruption is at an all time high. Murder … Continued

December 31, 2019

Nothing matters more than the desperate politician

Del Marsh is having himself quite a week. And by that, I mean that Del Marsh is doing dumb things in the hopes that some of you will please remember that he exists when it comes time to vote for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Doug Jones. Apparently, the way to win the … Continued

March 22, 2019

Alabama’s working class shouldn’t be hit with a gas tax

Why is it always the responsibility of the working class in Alabama? Everything falls to them. Not enough money for social programs? Cut government workers. Not enough money for health care? Cut teachers’ benefits. Need new prisons? Take from veterans. And now, need new roads and bridges? Take it from the folks going to work … Continued

March 4, 2019

A real outsider

Donald Trump got a lot of votes in Alabama. Even today, after two years of implementing policies that have undeniably hurt this state, he still enjoys healthy support in Alabama. While it would be easy to tie that support to Alabama’s history of racism and Trump’s tendency to say racist things and support racist people … Continued

December 6, 2018