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The American Cowards

America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.

January 30, 2026

Thanksgiving and the unfinished American promise

Thanksgiving asks Americans to do more than give thanks. It asks us to tell the truth.

November 27, 2025

One life, one republic: Choose to serve, or watch it fall

History warns us that republics crumble when ambition outpaces virtue. But hope remains in those who choose service over self.

August 1, 2025

Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History

Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools.

February 22, 2022

Sessions says those who deface monuments are “thugs” and “criminals”

Former U.S. Senator and current GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions expressed his support of President Donald Trump’s decision to use the Department of Justice to prosecute protestors who deface monuments. “We MUST protect America’s history!” Sessions said on social media. “Those who physically attack our monuments to American heroes & veterans are thugs, criminals, and … Continued

June 25, 2020

Mueller anniversary a sad reminder of the day Sessions ran away when needed most

Three years ago this week, one of the biggest hoaxes in American history began as Robert Mueller was appointed to lead the Democrats’ Russia witch hunt, and the man most responsible for birthing that national nightmare was U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who is now running to reclaim his former Senate seat. Throughout this campaign, … Continued

May 20, 2020

Ivey marks a decade of environmental progress since Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Today, Governor Kay Ivey commemorates the passing of 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the largest marine oil spill in American history and the death of 11 men. “As we remember this tragic event, we recognize … Continued

April 20, 2020

Alabama Republicans celebrate acquittal of Donald Trump

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate acquitted President Donald J. Trump (R) on both Articles of Impeachment. Alabama Republicans celebrated the acquittal. “Today’s vote by the U.S. Senate to acquit President Trump confirms what the majority of Alabamians have known all along – that this impeachment sham perpetrated by the Democrats was nothing more than a hyper-partisan … Continued

February 6, 2020

Federal prison officers in Alabama brace for second missed paycheck

When the federal government has shut down in the past few years, correctional officers at a federal women’s prison in West Alabama were optimistic. They knew it would be short. They were even optimistic — as optimistic as you can be when you’re not getting paid for your work — when they faced their first … Continued

January 18, 2019