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It’s worth remembering that all free speech principles (including this one) have limits.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
- Legislature
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025
Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80
Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem
- Economy
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
- National
Sen. Britt: American people “need answers” about fired FEMA employee
Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory
EveryLibrary warns Trump election will likely boost censorship efforts
Sen. Katie Britt celebrates historic wins, pledges bold action
Sen. Britt makes CNN appearance to discuss mental health crisis, legislation
- Education
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Opinion | A thoughtful way to observe Veterans Day: Honoring our heroes with awareness
Opinion | Veterans Day: A tribute to service, unity, and shared purpose
Opinion | Lack of Democrats on the ballot hurts all of Alabama
Opinion | For Democrats, it’s the messaging, stupid
Opinion | Alabama is a one-party state
Opinion
If these laws already perpetuate injustice and if any change is unlikely to achieve the result we think we want, what are we truly...
Opinion
For the sake of targets of violent and truly threatening speech, we can only hope the consequences will be minimal.
Opinion
The misguided drive to cleanse the nation’s libraries for whatever reason is commonplace.
Opinion
This wave of brazen bigotry is new, but the tools to judge it are the same ones we’ve had.
Opinion
Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview.
Opinion
Compelled patriotism is best left in the past.
Opinion
We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.
Opinion
This proposed law is unconstitutional. But moreover, it’s cruel.
Opinion
The bar sued MTV in federal court for trademark infringement, only to lose on summary judgment.