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Public Viewpoint: Reaching a Critical Moment – Defiance Propels Us Forward

The struggle for democracy, echoing from suffragettes to contemporary Christian nationalists, underscores the importance of taking action to preserve rights from being lost. The battle for democracy is ongoing and pressing.

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People are at a critical juncture; the only viable option left is to resist collectively
People are at a critical juncture; the only viable option left is to resist collectively

Public Viewpoint: Reaching a Critical Moment – Defiance Propels Us Forward

In the heart of the Deep South, Alabama finds itself embroiled in a political crisis, with internal conflicts within major parties causing significant upheaval. The Alabama Democratic Party (ADP) has been marred by disruptions, leading to intervention from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) [1].

The DNC invalidated the ADP election results due to irregularities tied to ADP leaders' disregard for national party rules and mandates. This intervention highlights struggles over control within the state party, and it has also resulted in a loss of voter confidence [1].

Meanwhile, the Republican Party in Alabama is experiencing a shift from its 2010 pitch of transparency, ethics, and economic growth to a focus on control [2]. This change echoes the struggles faced by historical figures who fought for their rights, from suffragists to miners and civil rights activists.

The suffragettes, who fought for the right to vote, faced harsh treatment, including force-feeding during hunger strikes. Dora Lewis and Alice Cosu, for instance, were subjected to force-feeding through tubes rammed down their throats [3]. Today, the right to vote itself remains a target, as evidenced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's public alignment with Doug Wilson, a Christian nationalist pastor who believes women should no longer be allowed to vote [4].

Wilson, who sees women as subservient to men, has stated that in his ideal Christian society, they would be denied the ballot [4]. This aligns with the current political landscape in Washington, D.C., characterized by the erosion of democratic norms, disinformation strategies, and the dismantling of checks and balances [5].

In Alabama, a minority group is using the Legislature's supermajority to pass laws affecting personal freedoms [6]. This political climate is reminiscent of the struggles faced by coal miners in West Virginia and Alabama a decade earlier, who fought for fair pay and safety, with Mother Jones urging them to "pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living" [7].

As we approach the 2026 elections, these battles for power are shaping up as existential tests. They will determine whether Alabama and the nation will continue to be governed by a radical few or whether power will be for the many [8]. In the face of these challenges, it is crucial to resist, organize, and make our voices heard at town halls, school boards, and the ballot box [9].

For more insights on Alabama's political landscape, readers can email Bill Britt, editor-in-chief at a certain platform and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics [10]. As we navigate these tumultuous times, let us remember the words of historical figures like Christabel Pankhurst and Susan B. Anthony, who encouraged women to demand their rights and protect themselves [3].

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