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.
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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.
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See recent postsPublic 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."
Five APR opinions that mattered in 2020
"There was laughter and many tears, and more than a little hope."
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
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
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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
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.
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See recent postsCountdown 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
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See recent postsThe 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