State SPLC releases third edition of report tracking Confederate memorials In 2021, 73 confederate memorials in the U.S. were removed, but 156 still remain in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Allen ups the ante on Confederate monuments to the detriment of the state Confederate nostalgia isn’t good business. It makes Alabama look backward and traitorous. David PersonJanuary 27, 2022
State Alabama AG Steve Marshall among watchdog group’s “Enemies of Progress” list The group noted Marshall's role as head of a group that promoted the deadly Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
State Juneteenth Day and Alabama’s support of the Confederacy in conflict, historian says Professor Derryn Moten says Gov. Kay Ivey's proclamation on Juneteenth Day raises questions. Eddie BurkhalterJune 17, 2021
Legislature Supporters, opponents speak on bill to strengthen Alabama’s monument protection law Democrats and others oppose the bill, which they say limits local power to remove and rename Confederate monuments and memorials. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Holmes’ racist comments are a blight on Alabama "While defending a bill that protects Confederate monuments, Holmes managed to equate Martin Luther King to Confederate generals." Josh MoonApril 15, 2021
State Alabama tied for most Confederate symbols removed in 2020 Competing bills this legislative session would either repeal or strengthen Alabama's Memorial Preservation Act. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Bill to repeal Memorial Preservation Act fails to advance Rep. Juandalynn Givan's bill was sent to a subcommittee after the state House Judiciary Committee failed to approve an amendment. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Now is the time to stay smart, do better, be better and for Alabama to lead locally Stay safe and stay smart. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is how I’ve ended most of my email correspondence. However, it... Jim Byard Jr.June 15, 2020
News AG asks for clarification about removal of Mobile Confederate statue Attorney General Steve Marshall last week sent a letter to Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson asking for clarification about why the city removed a statue... Chip BrownleeJune 9, 2020