The Founders understood that power must come from the people, not from divine decree. By Bill Britt No American leader has ever been chosen by divine decree. No president has…
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Opinion | Bill adding legal protections for police furthers growing problem
Opinion | Bill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in…
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Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from…
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House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers in Alabama could soon have even further protection from criminal prosecution and civil…
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Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Dem chair
After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. By Josh Moon The long-running internal fight among Alabama…
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Open Letter to Democrats
For years now I have questioned the idea that the conservative base of the Republican Party is in line with the teachings of our Christian values. As they say, action…
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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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Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
By Mary Claire Wooten Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. An Alabama representative has filed a…
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Opinion | We should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers
Opinion | Instead of school prayer, we should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers By Josh Moon If the Alabama Legislature wants to mandate something, try requiring that they actually read…
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Closing The Divide-A Case for Courtland, AL Reunification
When I talk about a reunited Courtland, the reaction I get the most is: “But you don’t know what happened back then.” But today, everyone except maybe 1 person who…
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