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Opinion

Gambling trial like a Grisham novel

The sensational political gambling trial continues to play out in Montgomery. The scene is analogous to a theater production. The show is a blend of ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:20 pm

Opinion

How big will the GOP get in Alabama?

There is a time honored maxim that says power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, July 8, 2011 5:45 am

Opinion

The presidential race has begun

The month of June in Alabama has seen the culmination of one of the most productive legislative sessions in state history, the beginning of a ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 23, 2011 11:00 pm

Opinion

Youthful delegation represents state

Exactly 60 years ago in 1961 Alabama had nine congressmen and two U.S. senators. All eleven members of our congressional delegation were Democrats. They were ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:53 pm

Opinion

Helen Hunt: A remarkable first lady

Many of you have suggested that Dr. Robert Bentley and his wife Diane remind you of Guy and Helen Hunt. Although the Bentleys are more ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, May 13, 2011 7:50 am

Opinion

Many changes over the years in Legislature

As I approach my 60th birthday it occurs to me occasionally that I have witnessed and been part of a good many legislative sessions. I ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:15 pm

Opinion

Census pains interesting picture

The 2010 census data paints an interesting landscape of Alabama’s demographics. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:51 pm

Opinion

Strange off to a good start as AG

There is a well known maxim that says keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That adage came to mind when Gov. Robert Bentley ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:06 pm

Opinion

Sea change being felt in statehouse

The historic partisan sea change that occurred in Alabama last November has been chronicled. However, the magnitude of the shift does not hit home until ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, March 11, 2011 8:34 am

Opinion Columnists

Heflin left his mark on Alabama

One of the most humorous and entertaining political orators we have witnessed in Alabama political lore was our former U.S. Senator Howell Heflin. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:39 pm

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