Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics. By M. Bennet Broner Members of the Alabama Legislature, along with lawmakers in other states, have…
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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…
Dear Democrats
Dear Democrats: I have sat and wondered how to put into words what I am feeling. I have spoken with several of you who are also going through the emotional…
Attention!
Elon Musk now has access to a Treasury unit called the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which disburses trillions in payments each year, including Social Security checks and federal salaries. There’s…
LET ME DEAL WITH THIS CONVENIENT, SUPPOSED LOVE AFFAIR…
LET ME DEAL WITH THIS CONVENIENT, SUPPOSED LOVE AFFAIR, BETWEEN TRUMP AND BLACK MEN I’m sure by now, the world has heard how President-Elect Donald J. Trump has supposedly won…
Petition seeks to mandate body cams for AL correctional officers
Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams. By Alex Jobin Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute…
POLITICS
Alabama families face ‘life-threatening’ risks…
Group warns Alabama families face ‘life-threatening’ risks after cuts to utility assistance program By Kayode Crown | kcrown@al.com An Alabama nonprofit organization warns that thousands of low-income households could face life-threatening risks…
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…
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Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics. By M. Bennet Broner Members of the Alabama Legislature, along with lawmakers in other states, have…
You’ve Lived in Alabama Too Long if These Things Seem Totally Normal
By Leo Heit You know you’ve been in Alabama too long when your definition of normal makes your out-of-state friends do a double take. Sure, outsiders might scratch their heads, but…
FAITH
Created in My Image
Created in My Image “I created you in my image…Can’t you see? I am your Shepherd; why aren’t you following me? Nothing is impossible for me to do. Are you…
The Power of Love
When we think about love and the way we are commanded to love, I reflect on the many things I say I love but could truly live without things like…
HEALTH
Surprising Signs You Might Have Lung Cancer
Lung cancer often causes coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. But other, lesser-known effects can show up in places you may not expect. Is It Lung Cancer? In its early stages, lung…
Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Meds
Any medication can cause side effects, and high blood pressure medications are no exception. Here’s what you do if you notice these reactions. Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD Any medication can…