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The legislative session has restarted. So have the shenanigans

Let the shenanigans begin! You had to know that when Republicans — not exactly known for their courageous governance in the best of times — kept pressing for a shortened legislative session in the middle of a pandemic that something … shady was afoot.  It has taken less than two days for that shadiness to … Continued
May 6, 2020

Alabama farmers are providing students with virtual field trips

The COVID-19 global pandemic and forced economic shutdown have left most of Alabama’s school children at home; being educated by their parents, with some resources being sent by the school systems. Most parents are struggling to find educational resources to keep their children both learning and engaged. Alabama farmers are coming to the aid of … Continued
April 8, 2020

Attorney general partners with Facebook to stop price-gouging

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced a partnership with Facebook to address price-gouging on the social media site by people looking to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic.  “There is no question that unscrupulous operators are trying to take advantage of Alabamians looking to buy basic necessities to protect and sustain themselves and their … Continued
March 27, 2020

A lesson in civility

As already mentioned here, Sunday afternoon Feb. 9, I participated in a League of Women Voters forum in Dothan to debate the pros and cons of Amendment One.  I opposed the measure.  Senator Greg Albritton from Atmore supported it. I had done my homework and so had he.  We both spoke with passion and conviction.  … Continued
February 12, 2020

A white mayor isn’t the answer for Montgomery; neither is a black mayor.

A black mayor will ruin the city of Montgomery.  I know this to be true because I read it in Facebook comments. See, what will happen, according to Al O’Neil, is that the blacks will “revert back to more violent activities because they think they have a mayor that will condone reckless behaviors.” And the … Continued
September 20, 2019

New survey shows how journalists gather and share the news

Our means of sharing and receiving information is constantly changing as the media landscape evolves. Twitter has cemented itself as a home for political discourse, where elected officials and celebrities can instantly reach the public to share their latest opinions and personal news, as well as the site that journalists spend most of their social … Continued
July 31, 2019

Foundation for Moral Law defends the First Amendment rights of an Alabama Sheriff

Wednesday, the Foundation for Moral Law responded to charges by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, that Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman had violated the constitutional prohibition against establishing a state religion by talking about God on his Facebook page. The FFRF further demands that Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman cease talking about God on his … Continued
July 10, 2019

Alabama sets new record with 2018 economic development projects

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new annual record for the state. These economic development projects were outlined in the comprehensive 2018 New & Expanding Industry Report. The report predicted that these investments will … Continued
April 29, 2019