By Ashton Gray October not only recognizes HBCUs in Alabama but also Gadsden City, it also ushers in the recognition of some of our historical Black churches and their services…
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Enough Is Enough!
I read the article in Alabama Political Reporter by Josh Moon and as a Democrat, I am beyond fed up. It was posted on Facebook but I think the many…
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Opinion | Maybe $1.2 billion for a prison is just the start of our penance
The sticker price for Alabama’s mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that’s how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering. By Josh Moon The Alabama Department…
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Opinion | CHOOSE Act will further hurt Alabama’s public schools
By Carol Gundlach A new law will make underinvestment in Alabama schools even worse. Many Alabamians think of public education as a natural part of growing up and of community…
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“THE LORD’S BLESSINGS OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR AMERICA”
The Lord has made the following promises of homeland security for a country: “I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down, and no one will…
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Opinion | We all know what “DEI hire” really means
Conservatives keep referring to Vice President Harris as a “DEI hire.” We all know what that really means. DEI hire” means the n-word. Let’s stop beating around the bush. Let’s…
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We Are Different Yet We Are So Much Alike
We have all heard the expression “They are all like” when we have been talking to people about voting. To some extent, this is true, yet in a wider range…
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Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity
The recently proposed amendment would strip presidents of their newfound immunity surrounding official acts and ban self-pardons. By CHANCE PHILLIPS Recently, fifty House Democrats, including Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell, proposed…
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Thoughts from John H Merrill: Protecting the Secret Ballot
Protecting the Secret Ballot in an Era of Transparency and Political Tension The idea of a secret ballot and keeping your vote private has been around for a long time.…
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Insights from Alabama survey exemplify necessity to amplify Black voices
By Mary Claire Wooten Black Southern Women’s Collaborative surveyed Black voters in Alabama, placing emphasis on community empowerment for change. On Tuesday, the Black Southern Women’s Collaborative shared findings from…
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