Opinion Opinion | The Monroe Doctrine turns 200 For 200 years, the Monroe Doctrine has been a centerpiece of American foreign policy. Will SellersDecember 4, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Book censors in history: not heroes, but villains of knowledge and expression The current debate surrounding book bans starkly contrasts with the more pressing issues affecting the state's youth. Bill BrittNovember 20, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | America could use the lessons of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter In a time when certain political leaders are fighting and name calling, the decency of the Carters is needed more than ever. Josh MoonNovember 20, 2023
Opinion Opinion | A history of corruption Some 150 years ago, the largest political corruption trial in history ended with the conviction of one William M. "Boss" Tweed. Will SellersNovember 8, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Remembering the life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew His accomplishments are studied and cited as authority for creating a dynamic economy from scratch. Will SellersSeptember 4, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | DeSantis and the dangerous consequences of denying history DeSantis himself has made targeting Black people, our history and culture a full-time job recently. David PersonAugust 31, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Big Jim: “Just spell my name right!” The saying is now famous among Alabama politicians, “just spell my name right.” Big Jim coined it. Steve FlowersAugust 23, 2023
State Birmingham, partners to commemorate 60 years since 16th Street Baptist Church bombing Nearly 60 years ago, a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls and rocking the nation. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Remembering President Harding and his visit to the Magic City To an assembled crowd that totaled more than 100,000, Harding addressed the issue of race relations head on. Will SellersAugust 1, 2023
Legislature A historian calls Republican threats to defund Alabama Archives “fascist” “Restricting marginalized history is textbook fascism,” historian Maigen Sullivan told APR. Patrick DarringtonJuly 10, 2023