Democracy

Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote

If you want a government that actually listens to you, stop voting for party over people. Make lawmakers actually earn your vote.

January 7, 2026

What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today

Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy.

January 5, 2026

Radical common sense

Published into a crisis of conscience among colonists, Paine’s "Common Sense" supplied the organizing principle for independence 250 years ago.

January 5, 2026

A New Year call: Character is destiny

As we begin a new year, we must recommit to truth, justice, restraint, and responsibility—because our democracy depends on civic virtue.

January 1, 2026

How gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025

Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility.

December 29, 2025

When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama

Low turnout and habit-driven politics quietly replace accountability, leaving power unchallenged and citizens forgetting their responsibility in a self-governing state.

December 22, 2025

A revolt in December for change

Inspired by American and French revolutions, Russian officers attempted to move the country away from autocracy toward broader, representative government 200 years ago.

December 22, 2025

When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure

Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.

December 17, 2025

The disciplined citizen is disappearing—and the republic is disappearing with them

A free society depends on citizens who can govern their passions. America’s crisis reflects a deeper loss of the virtues self-government demands.

December 11, 2025

Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape

Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.

December 8, 2025