There are still plenty of ways Trump can win this thing and more still that Biden can lose it, so my analysis assumes each has a shot in this race at the moment.
Category: <span>Commentary</span>
Joshua Pendergrass: Critics say Trump has no coronavirus plan. Actually, he does–it’s called federalism
Critics say the president’s failure to implement ironfisted control across the nation means there was/is no plan to fight the virus. I, and our nation’s Founding Fathers, disagree.
Ed Castile: Honoring the Innovators who Kept Alabama’s Workforce Humming
As Gov. Ivey noted, the workforce challenges we face right now are far different that those we faced just six months ago. However, as always, our state has risen to those challenges even amid the uncertainty of a global pandemic.
Stacy Column: Find your voice, but don’t lose your mind
The death of longtime Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the fight over how to fill her seat on the bench has turned up the heat on an election year already boiling over with emotion.
Will Whatley: Thank a trucker
"Growing up in a trucking family isn’t easy. It’s a lot of long hours for thankless work. So let me take this opportunity to celebrate the working man and give you the glimpse into the eye of a trucker."
Leah Nelson: Worsley case shows how system fails
Any day now, a fragile, disabled man who sacrificed his health and youth to serve his country will be thrown into the most dangerous prisons in America
Ainsworth: Alabama Military Stabilization Commission at work
we must be mindful that Alabama’s military tradition and defense presence did not come naturally and without much hard work and influence.
Op-Ed: Hello Alabama Legislature…Are You Still There? We Need You.
The Alabama Legislature was one of the earliest in the nation to adjourn its Regular Session this year, and they did so sooner than planned.
Op-Ed: An Honest Discussion on Prisons, Part 2 – the Alabama Prison Program
Our facilities are crowded, and our buildings are falling apart. Living and working conditions are, unquestionably, not sustainable. We face staffing shortages. Instances of violence among our inmate population pose a real challenge. No one denies this, least of all me. However, Governor Ivey, my staff, and I refuse to sit back and watch these problems further take root across our system.
Schools Reopen: Overcoming the Equity Challenges of COVID-19
Local districts have to balance factors like the rate of new COVID-19 cases, the needs of working parents, the academic and social-emotional needs of students, and many other factors to determine the most appropriate course. Additionally, there are serious concerns about the loss of high-quality instruction and its effect on our underserved students.
Stacy Column: Will there be a special session?
While plenty of reasons to meet for a special session exist, plenty of arguments can be heard to just hold off until next year.
Will Whatley: Listen to Coach
When Nick Saban donned a protective mask, went on ESPN and appealed to citizens to take the coronavirus seriously lest we lose out on a college football season, you know he meant business.
Gerald Allen: Electric Vehicles Next Wave of Alabama’s Auto-Manufacturing Success
Alabama has long been a leader in the automotive manufacturing sector in the United States and, now, we have the opportunity to sustain that momentum for years to come through significant investments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Stacy Column: Bright spots in the budgets, Part One
There were some real bright spots in this year's budgets that we mustn't overlook just because of the strange circumstances of the session.
McCutcheon: House members answer the call to duty
As legislators returned to Montgomery from the mandatory COVID-19 shutdown period - a little less than three months removed from the sessions’s start - an entirely new landscape greeted us.