Featured Opinion Opinion | Ledbetter sets new leadership standard in Alabama House Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment. Bill BrittMay 14, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | 2024 session: A stark slide into ideological extremism The session tipped the scales further toward a future where individual rights and personal freedoms are dictated by a radicalized Legislature. Bill BrittMay 13, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable. Bill BrittMay 10, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Decoding HB111: An equal rights battle At its core, HB 111 embodies the worst impulses of cruelty and narrow-mindedness. Its proponents peddle fear and misinformation. Bill BrittMay 7, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama Supreme Court denies IVF rehearing, uncertainty persists The Alabama Supreme Court's refusal to rehear the case on embryos as children stirs intense debate over its legal implications. Bill BrittMay 6, 2024
Legislature Senate stalls gambling bill, silences voters: Who’s blocking the vote? This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024
Courts Judge Bill Lewis makes history as first African-American on Civil Appeals Court Lewis is the first African-American judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, one of the state's highest courts. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama defies new Title IX rules, jeopardizes LGBTQ+ student rights In response to updated Title IX regulations, Alabama's refusal to implement them, driven by political motives, jeopardizes LGBTQ+ students' rights and safety. Bill BrittMay 2, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s HB167 nears vote: Will obscenity filters become law? The bill would require every mobile device activated within the confines of Alabama to come pre-equipped with an "obscenity filter." Bill BrittMay 2, 2024
Courts Jonathan Barbee’s legal ordeal highlights prosecutorial excess Barbee faced a relentless barrage of felony charges for ethics violations and tax evasion, only to see these accusations crumble spectacularly. Bill BrittApril 30, 2024