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Opinion

Do you know the ‘Free State of Winston’?

When Alabama was being settled in the early 1800s our first settlers were diverse in their origins. Our river regions were the most desirable lands. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, April 18, 2014 7:07 pm

Opinion

GOP has grip on state offices

ast week we highlighted and handicapped the statewide races for the top five constitutional offices of governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer and agriculture commissioner. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 13, 2014 7:58 pm

Opinion

Taking a look at Congress

Last week’s column expounded on the two different concepts that members of Congress perceive their roles to be in Washington. Our two senators are classic ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:14 pm

Opinion

Alabama’s 2014 elections will be sleepers

With each passing day it becomes less likely that Gov. Robert Bentley will get any serious opposition in his reelection bid. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 2, 2014 11:00 pm

Opinion

ALFA begins to flex political muscle

When I went to the legislature in 1982 as a 30-year-old freshman, there were two powerful organizations. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Alabama has a rash of political resignations in 2013

The year 2013 could be called the year of the quitter in Alabama politics. We have seen some high profile and significant political resignations during ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Mobile politics make national news

The political spotlight has been focused on Mobile for most of this year. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, November 29, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Quickie divorces a profitable propostion

By all accounts Alabama is a very religious and pro-family state. We are considered the Heart of the Bible Belt. However, Alabama flourished as a ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

New program to target underage drinking

In recent years, there has been significant emphasis on warning people about the dangers of texting and driving and rightfully so. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Alabama has seen a shift

The greatest partisan change in American political history has occurred during my lifetime. The transformation of Alabama and our sister Deep South states from an ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 31, 2013 11:00 pm

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