A Memorial Day message fit for a king
In a rambling, weird Memorial Day message, Donald Trump failed to mention fallen U.S. troops. There's a good reason for that.
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See recent postsThe 10 worst bills that Alabama lawmakers didn’t pass (yet)
From "Jail the Librarians" to mandating prayer, discover the 10 worst bills Alabama lawmakers nearly passed but left on the cutting room floor.
May 27, 2025
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See recent postsMemorial Day demands more than memory — it calls us to national character
Memorial Day is not a celebration, but a national reckoning that demands we remember the fallen with reverence and the solemn weight of history.
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See recent postsThe real economic killer in Alabama? Moral politics, not the market
If business stays silent, extremists will write the next chapter of Alabama’s economy — and it won’t be one of growth.
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See recent postsThe 5 best bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session
This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety.
May 23, 2025
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See recent postsFeeding the Gulf Coast warns of serious impacts from proposed federal cuts
The food bank says the House budget reconciliation package’s deep cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and nonprofit tax deductions will devastate vulnerable Gulf Coast communities.
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See recent postsThe debt is real — and so is the hypocrisy
Alabama’s congressman rails against waste yet backs multitrillion-dollar bills, delaying real spending cuts and passing the burden onto future generations.
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See recent postsThe 5 worst bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session
From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs.
May 22, 2025
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See recent postsThe door to the Alabama governor’s office is open
State Republicans seem ready to hand the governor's race to Tommy Tuberville. History says the race is wide open.
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See recent postsProtecting the foundations of Alabama’s economy in reconciliation talks
Federal programs supporting agriculture, forestry, and rural development are not handouts. They are targeted investments that strengthen local economies.