Opinion by Raynard Jackson (ThyBlackMan.com) As we just celebrated the federal holiday marking the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I cannot help but believe how disappointed he…
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Category: Interesting & Political
Is Alabama Ready For A Black Gov?
This is an article that I wrote a few weeks ago, however in lieu of some things that have been said recently by one of our candidates, I think this…
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Opinion | When presidents begin to resemble kings
From Washington’s restraint to executive immunity, constitutional limits are fading, and king-like authority is quietly reentering American political life. By Bill Britt The American Revolution did something no modern nation…
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What was Jim Crow, and when did it start?
WHO AND WHAT WAS JIM CROW, AND WHEN DID IT START? (FACTS) Jim Crow was not a real person. “Jim Crow” started as a racist minstrel character popularized by white…
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DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State…
DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations The DNC issued a warning letter to the Alabama secretary of state, threatening legal action if the state…
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Speaking of Trump…
I owe my Trump-supporting family and friends an apology. I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump isn’t…
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Harvesting organs from Alabama prison inmates could soon be a felony
An Alabama House committee recently approved legislation that could subject medical examiners to prison time if they harvest a deceased person’s organs without first notifying and obtaining consent from the deceased’s…
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Opinion | Alabama’s senior population is growing…
Opinion | Alabama’s senior population is growing. So are their concerns about health care An unmistakable message emerged from focus groups: Seniors feared Washington funding cuts would mean reduced access…
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Opinion | Alabama disgraces itself by continuing to honor a traitor on MLK Day
No decent person could ever seriously justify honoring Robert E. Lee at all, much less on the same day the state honors MLK. By Josh Moon In a way, it…
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Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
If you want a government that actually listens to you, stop voting for a party over people. Make lawmakers actually earn your vote. By Josh Moon The government doesn’t care…
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