Donald Trump has broken America
The American system of picking a president was not set up to handle Donald Trump — a shameless con man and serial liar.
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See recent postsAlabama’s corrections system is broken because of the people in charge
An early release program is being blamed after an attempted rape in Foley. But the accused wasn't released early.
Report: Alabama’s broken parole board violating its own guidelines and state law
An investigative report from al.com delves into the many troubling issues with Alabama's Pardons and Paroles Board.
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See recent postsA family tree, broken branches, and brand new growth
Family truly is what one makes it. Sure, we have blood relatives, but there is so much more to family than just blood.
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See recent postsIn the long run, cheaters never win
"The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda."
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See recent postsIt’s time for prison mental health reform
Two of the major items on Governor Kay Ivey’s 2020 agenda are finding solutions to the problem of Alabama’s overcrowded and broken prison system, and bolstering our mental healthcare system. Both are badly needed, and in some ways intersect. I understand the political challenge of getting folks excited about funding a major overhaul of something … Continued
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See recent postsPunishing violence, recognizing the dignity of work and the possibility of redemption
Police officers, sheriffs and district attorneys do heroic work every day to lock up criminals and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Yet many parts of our criminal justice system are broken, and layers of bureaucracy and a thicket of self-serving fees and outdated rules create barriers for people who have already paid their debt … Continued
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See recent postsWorking for the people
Over the last several weeks, we saw a prime example of how our government is broken. A portion of the federal government shut down, the Coast Guard went without pay as they completed their dangerous missions, and Democrat Members of Congress refused to negotiate after several efforts and deals were offered. It is clear that … Continued
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See recent postsWe don’t matter, because we don’t want to
I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I have a few times, but not too often. The last New Year’s resolution I made was in 2012, about this time of the year, just before the world became 2013. I had just seen Les Miserables, the big-budget movie musical, and I loved it. I’ve seen the … Continued
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See recent postsDAs can make the difference
Alabamians are ready to see a broken criminal justice system fixed, and it’s time to let those sitting in the most powerful position know it — our District Attorneys (DAs). District Attorneys are the lead prosecutors in counties across the state, but what voters may not realize is that the District Attorney wields an incredible … Continued