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John W. Giles

John W. Giles is former President of the Christian Coalition of Alabama. He served as Small Business Advocate for the State of Alabama during Governor Guy Hunt's Administration. He was also a member of Governor Fob James Cabinet.

The gift that keeps on giving — $4 million

I often find myself taking a life inventory at different weigh–points,assessing if I am adequately contributing to leave a positive mark in the world, on my watch. We can never give enough back. I was raised and I taught my children, whatever station assigned in life, or if we borrow something from our neighbor, always … Continued

John W. Giles

August 9, 2019

Opinion

Qualifications? Meeting a payroll

Governor Hunt once told me, “John, before anyone runs for office or becomes a journalist, they would be well-served to have met a payroll first. What a profound statement and I agree 100 percent. If you have kept up with my resume, I worked for the Hunt administration in economic development during the late 80’s … Continued

John W. Giles

July 31, 2019

Opinion

Can America be defeated without the first shot being fired?

What does Socialism, Communism, radical Islam and the U.S. birth-rate have to do with our national security and economic well-being? Everything, give me 5 minutes. At the outset, we need to soberly understand, there is a cemented unholy alliance between Communism, Islam and the American political liberal left. More conclusively, Russia and China, countries that embrace … Continued

John W. Giles

July 23, 2019

Opinion

Southern gentleman handshake — categorically underestimated

My father taught me many great lessons in life, but one thing he taught me early is how to shake hands with another man. While this is a globally accepted notion of greeting and farewell, it seems in the south we had a heightened sense of importance placed on the handshake. Let me explain. The … Continued

John W. Giles

July 16, 2019

Opinion

Kayo — one man saw mill — last generation

As we travel down the road of life, we often meet extraordinary people, who enrich our path beyond measurable standards. This is an amazing story about a rare, yet simple man named Kayo, who in my estimation is a legend. One day his skills, trade and livelihood will be extinct like so many other rural treasures, … Continued

John W. Giles

June 13, 2019

Opinion

Thoroughbred conservatives — a dying breed

100 percent pure bred economic, moral, social and constitutional conservatives are almost extinct in the public arena. If you have read some of my work in the past, you may recall, I first got involved in public policy going door to door for Ronald Reagan in 1980. All I knew, he was pro-life, the rest … Continued

John W. Giles

May 31, 2019

Opinion

Restoring ethics in journalism

One of the titanium pillars of our constitution that has clearly distinguished us from other free societies is our First Amendment. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; … Continued

John W. Giles

May 22, 2019

Opinion

Alabama’s un-sung pro-family hero

Alabama is one of the most conservative states in America when you look at our statewide votes on the marriage and human life constitutional amendments, and now the Human Life Protection Act. Embedded in the strong infrastructure of all of these effective statewide movements in the state, is a quiet yet strong unwavering pillar, Eunie … Continued

John W. Giles

May 20, 2019

Opinion

Open letter to the Alabama State Senate on HB314, the Human Life Protection Act

Senator, I plead with you, if you are dug in, please take off your boxing gloves and put on your white gloves, hit the pause button and allow me five minutes. Dr. James Robinson (Worldwide Evangelist), Jesse Jackson (Civil Rights Leader), Valerie Gatto ( Miss Pennsylvania 2014), Kelly Wright (Former Fox & Friends Anchor), Janet … Continued

John W. Giles

May 13, 2019

Opinion

Growing votes or harvesting votes

A vote is and should be treated as a sacred right of every eligible American. The 26th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Section One states: “The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by … Continued

John W. Giles

May 8, 2019