Opinion Opinion | Tuberville’s “inner city rats” comments reveal who’s really keeping our cities down Many Americans are waking up to the way D.C. and the media have rigged the system—but it’s clear Tuberville never will. Ken McFeeters2 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers reenact Monty Python, minus the self-awareness Medieval thinking, imaginary dragons, and a Legislature allergic to reality. Bill BrittMay 5, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The poor people are our problem State Sen. Arthur Orr has once again identified Alabama's biggest problems: Poor people trying to eat and survive. Josh MoonApril 10, 2025
News VOICES: Alabama Kids Count Data Book showcases consequences of economic inequality Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality. Chance PhillipsFebruary 19, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Season’s reminder: Every child, from manger to castle, holds future potential There's an urgent need for Alabama's leaders to address the harrowing circumstances of our state's most vulnerable. Bill BrittDecember 22, 2023
Congress Sewell announces $2 million in federal funding for the Lovelady Center in Birmingham The Lovelady Center helps break the cycle of incarceration and poverty for women in the Birmingham region. StaffApril 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | What do we value? The words themselves were bad enough, yet what they represent is equally troubling. Bart Starr, Jr.October 12, 2022
State Alabama remains in bottom 5 nationally for child well-being Alabama did improve in 11 of 16 indicators, but still lags behind other states in most categories. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s a reason Alabama always ranks at the bottom Alabama ranks at the bottom in most quality-of-life polls. The reason for that is you. Josh MoonMay 18, 2022
Economy Report: All 25 Black Belt counties are among 35 counties with the highest poverty Alabama’s average poverty rate is 17.6 percent. The Black Belt’s average is 24 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2022