heroes

Book censors in history: not heroes, but villains of knowledge and expression

The current debate surrounding book bans starkly contrasts with the more pressing issues affecting the state's youth.

November 20, 2023

22 Alabama schools on SPLC’s list of U.S. schools honoring Confederate leaders

The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville.

August 16, 2021

Public school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it

"Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher."

January 26, 2021

Five APR opinions that mattered in 2020

"There was laughter and many tears, and more than a little hope."

December 21, 2020

Today is the 75th anniversary of D-Day

Today, June 6, is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in which 155,000 allied troops invaded 50 miles of heavily defended beach to free Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. During the day today, take a moment to pause to remember the sacrifices of those brave men that day. The invasion of … Continued

June 6, 2019

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognizes police week

Monday, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. In October 1962, the Congress enacted a joint resolution, which the President signed, declaring May 15th as … Continued

May 16, 2019

Choosing greatness

Last week, President Donald Trump gave the State of the Union address to the nation. I can say that in all my time in Washington, this was the best State of the Union I have had the honor of attending, and it seems most Americans agree. The president’s message was clear: if we stop with … Continued

February 12, 2019

Joe Dickson, Birmingham World publisher and civil rights activist, dies at age 85

Joe Dickson demonstrated alongside Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth before becoming a leading voice in the Alabama Republican Party. He was the chairman of the Alabama State Personnel Board. He died Saturday.

July 25, 2018

Countdown to the end of session: Don’t let the screen door hit you

As the 2018 legislative sessions sprints towards the finish line, it is too early to count the winners and losers accurately. Perhaps it is enough to identify the heroes and villains — or merely recognize survivors. But even those player categories are a bit elusive for now, but they are coming into focus in these … Continued

March 21, 2018

The return of intelligence

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is time for intelligence to make a comeback. Actually, let me rephrase that: It is time for America to again aspire to and value intelligence. Somewhere along the way — and I think it was when Americans decided that “who’d you rather have a beer with” was a … Continued

November 28, 2017