Politics – Page 22

Whitmire: Alabama’s new congressional map is a feat of Republican cowardice

July 25, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Kyle Whitmire This is an opinion column. There it was in one picture. From the state house press box, Alabama Reflector’s Brian Lyman snapped a shot of the Alabama Senate floor. Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, […]

Congressional map with 1 majority Black district favored by GOP

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason A panel of Alabama lawmakers approved a proposed new congressional district map during a contentious meeting Monday, with the Republican majority passing the plan by a vote of 14-6 over opposition from Democrats. […]

Archibald: AG Steve Marshall dares defend his right. To spend your money

July 18, 2023 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald This is an opinion column. Steve Marshall’s gonna make you pay. In more ways than one. And a new law will help him shield some of those getting paid. Marshall has convinced Alabama […]

Whitmire: In Alabama, queer is the new Black

July 11, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Kyle Whitmire This is an opinion column. The switch happened quickly — literally overnight. One day in 2022, Alabama Republican lawmakers were on the warpath against critical race theory. A day later, they had set […]

Birmingham nonprofit doesn’t want missing check from Rep. John Rogers

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Hannah Denham William Barnes was surprised to find himself reading a letter reminding him to cash a check he never received. Barnes, the CEO of the Birmingham Urban League, told AL.com his organization never received the $15,573.53 […]

Watch Joe Biden mock Tommy Tuberville, call him ‘Tooberville’ before making sign of cross

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mark Heim President Joe Biden stayed on the offensive Wednesday, hours after calling out U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville for praising more than a billion dollars in federal aid for Alabama that he didn’t vote for. Biden was […]

Archibald: Alabama medical marijuana process lost in purple haze

June 27, 2023 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald This is an opinion column. We should have known from the get-go this Alabama medical marijuana venture would be a trip. Long. Strange. Fuzzy. When the Alabama Legislature decided to legalize medical marijuana […]

Gulf Shores among riskiest places to own a beach house, study finds

June 27, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Warren Kulo Owning a beach home is a dream for many, but that dream can quickly become a nightmare thanks to factors including flooding and rising sea level. And Gulf Shores is among the riskiest […]

Alabama Legislature could be headed for July special session to draw new congressional districts

June 20, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Alabama Legislature could be headed toward a July special session to draw a new congressional district map. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has asked a three-judge federal court to give the Legislature […]

Racist Republicans “WHATABOUTISMS”

June 20, 2023 Bouldin 0

This is an opinion column. Racist Republicans who are trying to save “the spy who was in the people’s house” are using the same tactics used against Robert Mueller when he was investigating Russian interference […]