Featured Opinion Opinion | The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Opinion Opinion | Philosopher kings on the Supreme Court usurp Congress and the people. Again. According to ancient Greek philosopher Plato, it is the great thinkers, or philosophers, who are best suited to govern society. Dubbed “philosopher kings” they... Parker SniderJune 19, 2020
Opinion Opinion | Navigating a global pandemic at the local level Social distancing, flatten the curve, contact tracing, PPE, zoom fatigue … these are some of the terms that have become part of our daily... Greg CochranJune 18, 2020
Opinion Opinion | Is there really ever “a time to kill?” Many years ago, as a younger lawyer, I was crossing the street to the Courthouse when I met a familiar black woman. We exchanged... Walt MerrellJune 18, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Admitting error is not a sign of weakness We would be so much better off with more Glen Pruitts in the political world. There are, right now, dozens of people laughing at... Josh MoonJune 18, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | A tunnel too far? My colleague Josh Moon last week wrote a truthful (if scathing) column about the legacy of former governor George C. Wallace. After laying out his... Joey KennedyJune 18, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Who will stand and lead? Alabama is beset by a worldwide pandemic, economic collapse and a growing cry for social justice for its black citizens. Anyone of these crises... Bill BrittJune 17, 2020
Opinion Review | Ronald Reagan wasn’t the conservative you recall I am, as they say, a “Reagan Baby.” This fact used to stun people. “How can someone born in 1983 be a full grown... Dr. Allen MendenhallJune 17, 2020
Congress Opinion | Mo Brooks: The voice of the Alabama Republican Party The voice of the Alabama Republican Party thinks George Floyd was a “druggie” and a “thug” whose death shouldn’t cause outrage — and that... Josh MoonJune 17, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why George Wallace said “no” to the U.S. Senate My next book on Alabama politics will expound on who I believe have been the top 60 political leaders in Alabama over the past... Steve FlowersJune 17, 2020
Opinion Opinion | Coming to the end of the road How do you figure out when your fastball ain’t as fast as it once was? Or that it takes you longer to run from... Larry LeeJune 16, 2020