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America is the greatest country on earth, no matter how much rightwing conservatives try to tear it apart.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
- National
Trump pushes SAVE America Act with election fraud claims
CAIR: Tuberville speech could “set stage” for anti-Muslim violence
Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers
Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
- Opinion
patriotism stories
This Matters with Bill Britt
America’s 250th anniversary asks whether we will merely celebrate liberty or accept responsibility for carrying its promise forward.
Featured Opinion
At 250, America’s promise remains unfinished, demanding truth, courage and fidelity from citizens willing to repair the republic together now.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines patriotism, criticism and the American promise that each generation must decide whether to preserve or abandon.
Legislature
If the bill passes the Senate, the body of water would become known as the Gulf of America.
Featured Opinion
For those who see a nation in decline, I say, open your eyes and look around where you live.
Featured Opinion
Immigration was once a very important national issue. It should be again - if only to remind us how great this place is.
State
The study ranked each state according to 13 factors including number of military enlistees, voter turnout and volunteerism.
Opinion
Compelled patriotism is best left in the past.
National
The analysis places Alabama at No. 43, below bordering states Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi.