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Matthew Stokes

Amendment One puts kids first, politicians last

When Alabamians take the to the polls on Super Tuesday, they will either be concerned with the Democratic nominee for President of the United States or the Republican nominee for the United States Senate. More important to the future of Alabama is a constitutional amendment that would end our current model of a popularly elected state … Continued

Matthew Stokes

March 2, 2020

Opinion

Shakespeare and today’s political climate

So much about the nature of education has changed in the last generation. Technology is more prevalent than ever. The focus on STEM has reoriented our approach to knowledge. Even elementary school math is different. Still the presence of William Shakespeare on the curricula of high school English classes remains constant. Most Americans have a … Continued

Matthew Stokes

December 6, 2019

Opinion

If faith practices are “discriminatory,” do we really still have free speech?

Modern political candidates spend a lot of time presenting themselves as culturally acceptable to voters. That means a lot of talk about God, faith, and family, and often the winning candidate is the one who looks best driving a well-worn pickup truck. This is nothing new in American politics, but it’s a practice that is … Continued

Matthew Stokes

October 31, 2019