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Affirmative Action, DEI, and the Myth of “Lowering the Bar”
These policies never meant “hiring the unqualified.” They meant letting qualified Black Americans be seen. By Theresa E. Beverly The loudest myth about Affirmative Action and DEI is that they…
Opinion | Epstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Trump’s utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president’s biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new. By Josh Moon As it turns out,…
NO KINGS!
June 14, 2025, will go down as the day “we the people” stood up to a nazi tyrant and showed the rest of the world that WE will make America…
SERMON TO A NATION
By Curtis Everette Gatewood “MY “TOUGHEST” SERMON TO A NATION THAT CLAIMS TO BE “TOUGH ON CRIME”” – Curtis E. Gatewood America spends more of its money on military, police,…
Opinion | Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade
Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. By Bill Britt Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were…
We Are All At Risk
It didn’t take long for this present administration to wreck our government. We have an unelected man in the White House who is wrecking our democracy and another man who…
About the Economy
Friends, Today, I’d like to talk with you about the economy. Quick reminder: Trump was put into office mainly to rescue an economy that most voters thought was lousy. So…
Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
By Jacob Holmes Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
POLITICS
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy. By Bill Britt There was a time when the…
Opinion | Are We Our Own Worst Enemies?
As African Americans, sometimes we’re our own worst enemies. We don’t show up to meetings by organizations that fight for our interests, but as soon as something that affects us…
LOCAL
Opinion | The SPLC indictment is exactly what you think it is—pure BS
The Trump DOJ, which doesn’t have time to bring charges against anyone in the Epstein files, wants to explore a wild conspiracy about the SPLC. By Josh Moon It has…
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
SB24 requires the state to post instructions for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking ballot access and publicly notify individuals who’ve had their rights restored. By Wesley Walter The Alabama House passed…
FAITH
PERFECTLY NOT PERFECT
Written in Matthew 5:48, NIV, to be exact: “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” I’m perfectly not perfect, how can I be with envy, jealousy, and hatred…
THE 22 HEBREW CONSONANTS AND NIKUDOT …
THE 22 HEBREW CONSONANTS AND NIKUDOT נְקֻדוֹת by His Holiness Baba Y’Shua Yisrael The 22 Hebrew Consonants constitute the Body of Hebrew Literacy, while the Nikudot are the Soul of…
HEALTH
Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications
Written by Kathleen Doheny Medically Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD Keeping your diabetes under control will help you prevent heart, nerve, and foot problems. Here’s what you can do right…
Habits That May Slow Prostate Cancer
Research shows that certain practices may help slow the progression of prostate cancer. One of these habits may even help prevent the onset of the disease. Written by John Donovan |…