National Biden honors the Tuskegee Airmen Biden honored the Black fighter pilots trained in then-segregated Alabama to fight in the skies over Europe during World War II. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 16, 2021
Opinion Opinion | A little empathy could go a long way to healing our nation "We have to do the hard work of instructing ourselves and our students in the art of empathy." Marcus M. Witcher and Blake Scott BallFebruary 9, 2021
Party politics ALGOP to consider resolution opposing court packing The resolution before the Alabama Executive Committee supports leaving the court at nine members. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Congress Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
National Biden’s executive orders on food stamps won’t spur immediate changes An Alabama Arise analyst said the most important change would be Biden's call to re-evaluate the baseline used to set SNAP benefits. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National SPLC president welcomes Biden’s order advancing racial equity President Joe Biden's order also rescinds Trump’s 1776 Commission, seen as a rebuttal to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1619 project. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National Lieutenant governor issues statement on Biden-Harris inauguration Ainsworth called for "conservative states" such as Alabama to protect citizens' rights. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Congress Sewell comments on historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris Sewell said Vice President Kamala Harris's historic election was paved by the sacrifices of so many who came before her. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Education Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021