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What the next mayor needs

The coming mayoral race in Montgomery matters whether you live in city limits, or whether it is simply important to you or your business that Alabama’s capital thrives.  The conversation on the ground is that the outcome could be the next historic milestone for the city that launched civil rights. Former U.S. Magistrate Judge Vanzetta … Continued
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December 17, 2018
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One political rumor is true

Preparing to run for office means fending off rumors. No surprise that as I prepare to reenter Montgomery politics next year, I have gotten tips that “people are asking about your finances” and “do you have a tax problem?” So, I am going to beat the rumor-mongers to the punch by telling you that even … Continued
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July 9, 2018
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We Can Save Montgomery Schools Without Watering Down Our Magnets

By Artur Davis In Montgomery’s poorly performing school system, our magnet schools have been the safe harbor. They are the institutions that win national recognition for accomplishment, succeed in preparing all of their students for the rigors of college, and they remain one of the most diverse institutions in Montgomery. Visit a classroom at LAMP, … Continued
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March 2, 2015
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Immigration and a Missed Opportunity

By Artur Davis There was genuine suspense in Barack Obama’s announcement that he will through executive order legalize about a million young undocumented immigrants. The details are a bit more nuanced—a minimum five years residency, high school graduate status, and a crime free record are preconditions, and the order contemplates applications for guest worker status … Continued
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June 19, 2012