• A real two-party state
On Nov. 4, did the GOP actually lose much in Alabama?

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Wasted votes?

• Is it the whole truth?
The state must understand the issues in the Barksdale case

• Why state is appealinginmate issue
The Alabama Department of Corrections has decided that the state must appeal the Farron Barksdale case. The court has misconstrued the applicable statute and that it is our obligation to ensure that the law is appropriately applied.

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Energy independence

• A new blitz for safety
Alabama's trooper surge aims to deter state road deaths

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Youthful views

• Long path to reform
Don't count on the double-dipping issue to be settled soon

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Smoke-free Alabama

• A crazy constitution
The November vote puts amendment flaws in the spotlight

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Hypocritical commission

• Garage sales, coupon, sharing entrees
Minding a budget has its benefits, not just sacrifices

• Hard times' realities
Can we cope? Yes. Can we survive? Yes. We can, and we will

• Sustaining the 'knowledge economy'
Research universities hold key to city's future

• WHEN TIMES WERE REALLY HARD
Almost every day about 2 p.m., sometimes later, Cliff Poole and one or two of his friends gather on his carport in northwest Huntsville to talk about politics and history.

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True change

• Opening minds
'The Big Read' gives us a chance to explore new ideas

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Ruining our reputation

• Police review boards
It may well be time to examine a wide range of the city's policies

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Pay increase blunder