Featured Opinion Opinion | State lotteries are a Squid Game Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2022
News Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham “I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been." Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Health Pandemic heavily impacts low-income, minority Alabamians: report The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities that face poor, Black Alabamians, with the Black Belt hit hardest. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 28, 2020
News Report shows disparities in Alabama’s criminal justice system Those who can't afford to pay for their own defense are more likely to be convicted, the report found. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2020
Education Report: Alabama ranks 47th in the nation in child well-being The state’s poor ranking is also a drop from Alabama’s ranking last year of 44th in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
News Poor People’s Campaign to hold caravan to mourn COVID deaths, demand smooth transition of power Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign will lead protestors in a motorcar caravan. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
Elections Opinion | A question for Alabama Republican voters You won last Tuesday. But let me ask you this: What did you win? Josh MoonNovember 11, 2020
Elections Sen. Doug Jones: “I am exhibit A of what can happen when people turn out and vote” “That's what I'm going to do in my next term as well. I'm going to continue to do what my friend, the late John... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 9, 2020
News Alabama Possible names new executive director Chandra Scott, who had previously served as a member of Alabama Possible’s Board of Directors, is to begin her role as executive director on... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 9, 2020
News Governor announces $356,000 in grants to community agencies to address poverty Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of $356,250 to 20 community action agencies statewide for programs aimed at reducing poverty. The Community... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 18, 2020