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Company spending $36B on data centers in Birmingham opens its mouth

July 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson Do no harm. First, do no harm. It’s a simple principle that should guide us all. Guide our actions. Guide our decisions. Guide our leaders. Guide our businesses. First, do no […]

A “Blue Wave” of Justice is Building Off Our Political Shore

July 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Dr. Jim Vickrey, PhD, JD, is a retired lawyer, published book author, and former university president who writes from Montgomery. He served in academic administration at Auburn, the University of Montevallo, and Troy University. […]

Trump math ain’t mathin’ – especially for Alabamians

July 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson Here’s one mantra I pounded into my children — one of many they’ll tell you, likely with an eyeroll and wink: Life is math. Every decision has pluses and minuses, and […]

The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Josh Moon,The Alabama Reporter A child was murdered in Montgomery on Monday. A 6-year-old little girl, asleep in her bed, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting. Her name was Caylee Taylor. She should […]

Alabama’s Constitution is not an honor system

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

When constitutional qualifications are challenged, courts should ask for proof before voters are asked to choose from potentially ineligible candidates. By Bill Britt Montgomery Circuit Judge Holbrook “Brooke” Reid heard arguments Monday afternoon from both sides on […]

When the constitution asks a question, courts must answer

June 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

South Carolina’s Supreme Court once faced a hard residency question at a hard political moment. It did not hide from the constitution. Bill Britt In 1974, Charles “Pug” Ravenel looked like the future of South […]

Change is coming to Riverchase Galleria, and Hoover is Ready

June 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Josh Moon,The Alabama Reporter As you may know, the Riverchase Galleria property was put up for sale earlier this month. Throughout its history, the Galleria has been more than just a place to shop […]

Opinion | In a hopelessly divided country, only competency can save us

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Competency has been undervalued and woefully absent from American politics in recent years. It’s the only thing that can save us. By Josh Moon What do you want out of your public servants? I think […]

ALGOP’s Hearing on Tuberville’s Residency Issues was a Spectacular Flop

June 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Columnist Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter Whatever it was that the Alabama Republican Party and the Tommy Tuberville for Governor campaign hoped to accomplish by holding a “final” challenge hearing on Sunday to resolve […]

What’s the Difference Between a Grifter and a Thief?

June 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Sandra F. Beckard, Speakin’ Out News, staff writer A grifter is someone who obtains money, power, or influence through deception. Grifters are known by many names—swindlers, scammers, con artists, and flim-flam men. A thief, […]