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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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- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- 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
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
- National
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
Alabama Democratic Party stories
The Voice of Alabama Politics
The court weighs enforcement, Democrats choose new leadership, Republicans target open primaries and a redrawn district reshapes November’s congressional battle.
Featured Opinion
With the best policies and plenty of momentum already in place, Alabama Democrats now have solid leadership to move the party forward.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Doug Jones’ agenda, closed primaries, Democratic turmoil, immigration, classroom control and sacred civil rights ground shape Alabama politics this week.
Elections
Longtime state senator to run for Alabama Dem party chair: "I just want this party to win."
Elections
After redistricting upended the primary, voters will get a closer look at Democrats seeking to challenge a six-term Republican incumbent.
Elections
Members will choose party officers, DNC representatives and caucus leaders while filling vacancies left after the May primary.
Elections
Tuberville and Jones enter the governor’s race with familiar labels, but Alabama should ask what those labels hide.
Featured Opinion
Could there be a blue wave in Alabama? There should be.
Elections
On Wednesday a national group of more than 60 Democratic challengers will pledge support for ethics reforms and congressional term limits.