History matters in court and society
People are ignorant about history, whether willful or not. And governments often facilitate that ignorance.
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David Person
David Person is a media personality and consultant who has been working in the Huntsville market since 1986 as a talk show host, columnist, and director/producer. David co-hosts the podcast Alabama Politics This Week.
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