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Changing times require a commitment to Alabamians

By Dr. Jim Purcell It wasn’t so long ago that a young person in Alabama could stake their claim as a middle-class citizen based upon a strong back, perseverance and the intensity of their work ethic. However, technology, automation and complex machinery have eliminated many of the jobs that required repetitious activity and pure human … Continued
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December 14, 2017
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The Goal of Education

House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When it comes to education policy, I don’t often agree with my colleague, Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur). But this year she plans to bring legislation that would set education goals for our state, and I like this idea. I like this idea because it finally forces us to address … Continued
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January 20, 2017
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Ideal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3rd, 1968, the night … Continued
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January 16, 2017

Brooks Reveals the Conservative Heart

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Conservative think tank president Arthur C. Brooks believes conservative republicans must take the lead on poverty. In his new book, The Conservative Heart: How We Have Changed the World— But Can’t Seem to Get Our Footing, (HarperCollins), conservative writer Brooks examines why conservative principles are lifting much of the … Continued
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December 2, 2015