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Mike Ball argues that political competition and spiritual humility are essential checks against the corrupting arrogance that accompanies unchecked power.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
Economy
I am not writing to stop economic development that helps Lowndes County. I am writing about half a mile.
Opinion
Modern life promised ease, but young adults often lost the friction, obligations and community that once helped resilience take root.
Elections
The court moved quickly, but election deadlines may close before Alabama receives a meaningful ruling on constitutional eligibility for governor.
Opinion
A lot of people seem to want Montgomery to fail. The City Council should ignore them, pass the bond issue and continue to grow...
Elections
Protecting election integrity matters, but new voting requirements deserve scrutiny when lawful citizens may bear the greatest burden of compliance.
Opinion
Born in medieval England, impeachment became a constitutional escape valve for confronting corruption without toppling the system it sought to save.
Elections
The people of Alabama are facing a choice. Which pathway will they choose?
Elections
The forgotten election of 1876 shows why constitutional government requires both challenges and the courage to accept a final result.
Featured Opinion
Classical liberalism once toppled kings. Today, its greatest threat comes from movements claiming freedom while rejecting the restraints it requires.
Opinion
A rediscovered paperback offered a timely reminder: Share, apologize, notice wonder and keep warm cookies close.