Featured Opinion Opinion | The 5 worst bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs. Staff19 hours ago
Opinion Opinion | Governor’s veto of SB94 highlights focus on children’s long-term success "Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two... Tim McCartneyMay 31, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Reading expert asks governor to delay Alabama Literacy Act "Alabama educators are on the right course for teaching literacy as a result of the 2019 Literacy Act." J. Richard GentryMay 26, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The return of the AEA "Written off for dead just a few years ago, the AEA has quietly and quickly rebuilt itself." Josh MoonMay 25, 2021
Opinion Opinion | May is time to celebrate foster children, thank advocates "It is up to all of us to create a safe environment where they can thrive." Nancy BucknerMay 25, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Governor faces decision on Alabama Literacy Act "Children are not widgets spit out by some machine with the same specifications." Larry LeeMay 25, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Loyalty still matters "Because of these strictures, we often forget what real treason looks like and fail to fully appreciate loyalty to country or creed." Will SellersMay 25, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Senate President Pro Tem: End of the 2021 Legislative Session "The Senate has been very deliberative. It has been very focused. And it has been very efficient." Greg ReedMay 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | We’re not giving up on Alabamians’ right to vote on gaming, lottery "Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action." Stephanie A. BryanMay 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead "With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms." Josh MoonMay 20, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The status of the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race "Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie in a statewide race." Steve FlowersMay 19, 2021