The new side of Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) of District 3 is an upgrade from the other side so he gets some limited props for proposing a bill that would ease…
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Three Strategies to Boost Alabama’s Workforce
By Robyn Hyden Alabama leaders and policymakers are stressing about one big issue going into the 2024 legislative session: labor force participation. Alabama’s labor force participation rate is among the nation’s lowest. Only 57% of working-age…
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Opinion: A Change Will Come; It Always Does
Change may come slowly, but all signs point toward the emergence of a more diverse Alabama. By BILL BRITT In the heart of the South, Alabama’s political climate, a stronghold…
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Gadsden State Instructors, Student Take Mission Trip to Malawi
Gadsden, Ala.— In the heart of southeastern Africa lies Malawi, a landlocked country known for its warm-hearted people, breathtaking landscapes, and the challenges that come with being one of the world’s…
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Top 10 Elementary, Middle Schools in Alabama
A US News & World Report Ranking: This year’s rankings were determined by the proficiency of students in mathematics and reading based on state assessment scores and how well students…
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When Elected Leaders Let Us Down
Juandalynn Deleathia “Lee Lee” Givan (D-Birmingham) is an American lawyer and politician. She serves as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and has let the citizens of Decatur…
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Thousands of Alabamians Losing Medicaid. Thank You, Gov Ivey
In 2014, Alabama Gov Robert Bentley refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Gov Kay Ivey continued his legacy by also refusing to take…
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The Historically White Heist: How America Illegally Looted HBCUs
OPINION: The Biden administration recently acknowledged that states have stolen billions from HBCUs to fund white prosperity. But how will America fix it? Crime:(noun): an illegal act…
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Elected But Not Respected
How elected leaders lose power is a question that has always intrigued me in my field of study, Sociology. Having spent over two decades in the realm of politics, which,…
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It’s Not About Fraud
This new bill that the Republicans are trying to pass is a continued effort to stop the vote. They can call it what they want, but it all comes down…
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