Yolanda Flowers is running for governor with a detailed platform focused on poverty, healthcare, and reform. Here’s a closer look at her background, beliefs, and proposals.
Tommy Tuberville is one of the most recognizable names in Alabama politics, but what does his record actually show? A closer look at his background, policy positions, and time in the Senate.
Chad “Chig” Martin is running for governor as a political outsider, focusing on livable wages, healthcare access, and a grassroots campaign built on direct engagement with voters.
Doug Jones, a former U.S. Senator and one of the few Democrats to win statewide in Alabama, is running for governor on a message of moderation, healthcare expansion, and political reform in a deeply conservative state.
The commutation of Sonny Burton’s death sentence has renewed debate over Alabama’s use of capital punishment. From wrongful convictions to botched executions and controversial new methods, Burton’s case highlights the troubling record of the state’s death penalty system.
Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for governor begins under a cloud of controversy. From unresolved residency questions to financial scandals stretching back decades, his record raises serious concerns about judgment and accountability. Alabama voters now face an important question: is this the leadership the state truly needs?
After more than two decades in Congress, Mike Rogers has become one of the most powerful members of the U.S. House of Representatives. But when voters in Alabama’s 3rd District look at his legislative record, a difficult question emerges: what has that time in Washington actually delivered for east Alabama?
Bama Blues began as an attempt to make sense of the disconnect I’ve felt living in Alabama. This essay introduces the perspective behind the site and the conversations I hope it can encourage.