Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action If we claim to value life, we need to prove it. And that starts with recognizing that mental health care is a moral imperative. Bill Britt15 hours ago
Featured Opinion Riley Inc. and their Beloved Pet By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the trial of the State v. Michael G. Hubbard, it has become abundantly clear that Riley Inc.,... Bill BrittJune 6, 2016
Opinion Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is Madder than a Jackass Chewing on Bumble Bees By Stephen A. Cooper The last time Alabama Governor Bentley penned a column for al.com, I wrote in The Alabama Political Reporter that his... Stephen CooperJune 6, 2016
Opinion Update on Red Snapper Season By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, fishermen all along the Gulf Coast were up early as the 2016 federal Red Snapper season kicked... Bradley ByrneJune 6, 2016
Opinion Public Corruption In Alabama Thrives Under Republican Leaders By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter As I follow the public corruption trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, I am reminded of the great... Jack CampbellJune 3, 2016
Opinion Away from the Spotlight, Commendable Work Is Being Done for Alabama By Senator Gerald Dial The people of east Alabama have elected me ten different times to serve in the Alabama Legislature. It has been... Gerald DialJune 3, 2016
Opinion Do We Honor Our Veterans? By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford As you celebrated Memorial Day this week, how did you take time to honor our veterans and, specifically,... Craig FordJune 2, 2016
Featured Opinion More blah, blah, blahs on a bad day for Hubbard By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – In any trial, criminal or otherwise, there are good days for the prosecution and defense. And... Joey KennedyJune 1, 2016
Featured Opinion 2016 Regular Session Gets B- INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Sometimes the best thing that the legislature can do in a session is to pass very little legislation.... Steve FlowersJune 1, 2016
Opinion Memorial Day By Sen. Gerald Dial Memorial Day is a time for Americans to reconnect with their history and core values, by honoring those who gave... Gerald DialMay 30, 2016
Featured Opinion The Battle Lines are Drawn By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The courtroom battle that is The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard is not a contest between... Bill BrittMay 30, 2016