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Our nation stands deeply divided, with partisan conflict threatening the fabric of our democracy.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
- Legislature
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
- Economy
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
- Opinion
Opinion | Want to vote on gambling, lottery? This is your year
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
Democracy stories
Featured Opinion
Our future depends on whether we rise to this challenge or falter under the weight of self-interest.
Featured Opinion
Today, let us vote with purpose and with a sense of reverence for the democracy we’re privileged to share.
News
Sometimes the words of a simple priest are more powerful than all the might and concentrated force of a socialist regime.
Featured Opinion
The stakes are high, and the future of American democracy is at risk. The choice is ours.
Featured Opinion
Conservative principles have always placed the defense of institutions at the heart of American greatness.
Opinion
Our Constitution, revered my many, detested by some and imitated worldwide, has stood the test of time.
Congress
The virtual discussion will focus on the power of the vote and the importance of organizing and engagement.
Local news
Years after he was first elected, Patrick Braxton may finally be able to replace Newbern’s unelected local government.
Featured Opinion
What we are experiencing is not just an erosion of democratic values but an active dismantling of democracy itself.