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(Column) South Africa’s dangerous battle against Israel
On Dec. 29, 2023, South Africa filed a lawsuit in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, ... Read more
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Voting rights advocate groups sue to block Alabama’s absentee voter restrictions
A coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit to block Alabama’s ... Read more
Columns
The long good-bye: 10 questions for Don Winslow on his final novel, ‘City in Ruins’
Prolific author Don Winslow has been thrilling readers since his first published novel, the inaugural offering of his ... Read more
Editorials
(Our view) Important new Alabama tool helps track convicted offenders of violent crimes
Coping with trauma after a violent incident can trigger long-lasting effects. This is true even when the perpetrator ... Read more
Local News
Alabama enacts new restrictions on absentee ballot requests
Gov. Kay Ivey signed signed Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), which prohibits any paid ... Read more
Columns
(Column) Now, ‘qualified immunity’ fans justify jailing a forgetful grandmother
Law enforcement officials in Castle Hills, Texas, took no chances. To protect the safety of the small San ... Read more
Local News
Convicted rapist charged in death of missing Moody woman
A convicted rapist has been charged with felony murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of ... Read more
Columns
(Column) The critical testimony of Robert Hur
In the days since special counsel Robert Hur released a report that described President Joe Biden’s memory as ... Read more
News
States have hodgepodge of cumbersome rules for enforcing Sunshine Laws
A nationwide review of procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News revealed a patchwork of complicated systems ... Read more
Local News
Alabama lawmakers advance IVF legislation
Both the Alabama House and Senate have advanced almost identical bills in hopes of protecting in vitro fertilization ... Read more