Local news Montgomery council members had non-discrimination ordinance before voting it down Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month. Josh MoonAugust 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Secretary of State: Why only citizens should vote "To increase voter participation, you don’t irrationally expand the electorate; instead, you make it easier to vote and harder to cheat." John MerrillAugust 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | In the long run, cheaters never win "The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda." Joey KennedyJune 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | For the People Act should be rejected "The list of problems with this proposal goes on and on and, although the proposal appears to be at a dead end now, it... Secretary of State Wes AllenJune 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | It is time for Secretary of State John Merrill to resign "Once again, Merrill’s actions demonstrate that it is not just the affair but the cover-up that lays a man low." Bill BrittApril 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Voting rights, culture wars and Lead Belly’s advice "Instead of name-calling — which now passes for political dialogue — what about discussing the real problem?" Bill BrittApril 7, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes ban on curbside voting Opponents of the bill say curbside voting makes it easier for the elderly and disabled to vote. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
Congress What’s in HR1, the Democrats’ voting rights bill? Democrats love it. Republicans hate it. You can judge it for yourself. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2021
Elections 44 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for Nov. 3 election Those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus are encouraged to apply for and cast an absentee ballot. StaffSeptember 15, 2020
Elections Poll: Majority of Alabamians support masks, alternatives to in-person voting Seventy-eight percent said they’re likely to wear face masks through the end of the year if the coronavirus pandemic persists, while 11 percent said... Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2020