Laws have little effect anymore, but one distinction still remains.
Kyle Whitmire is a state political columnist at AL.com and winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. He covers a range of themes including general assignment news, culture and society, law and legal affairs, as well as regional interest and world news, with a focus on topics such as lawsuits, current affairs, and geopolitics. His work has been featured in syracuse.com, AL.com, MSN, and Dothan Eagle.









