Elections Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2022
Legislature Alabama House approves congressional district map Substitution maps brought by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers were tabled. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2021
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Draft Congressional map retains Alabama’s single majority-minority district A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Record voter turnout in Alabama shows need for voting legislation "When Alabamians had reasonable and secure options to access the ballot, they exercised their right to vote in the highest numbers in state history." JaTaune BosbyNovember 19, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Doug Jones believes in Alabama voters, even if they don’t deserve it For some reason, Jones still has faith. Josh MoonOctober 12, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | The laziest man in politics He hasn’t bothered to learn even the most basic things about our government, our laws or the state he plans to represent. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2020
Congress Voting rights activist calls for federal Department of Democracy LaTosha Brown, a Selma native who co-founded Black Voters Matter, issued a statement saying that it is time to reimagine American democracy. Micah DanneyAugust 7, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | The “in crowd” needs to get out I am about to say something nice about Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill. But, still, before this column is over, he’ll most likely... Joey KennedyJuly 23, 2020