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See recent postsCaroleene Dobson’s true Alabama story
Caroleene Dobson talks a lot about her family's roots. She leaves out the part about slavery.
Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts features new attractions in 2024
The third annual Airing of the Quilts celebrates the tradition of outdoor quilt displays in the historic community of Gee’s Bend.
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See recent postsOur foundations for freedom
Our Constitution, revered my many, detested by some and imitated worldwide, has stood the test of time.
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See recent postsFor Montgomery’s problems, the blame can be widely spread
A whole bunch of people seem to think Montgomery's problems fell from the sky last month. They've been building for decades.
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See recent postsThe Magna Carta’s constitutional tradition
Magna Carta started the concept of loyalty to a contract of rights, not to an individual.
Senate approves bill to reconstruct Alabama Archives board
The legislation would remove current members of the board and then replace them with appointees.
Committee passes bill to dismantle Archives board, replace it with political appointees
Sen. Chris Elliott filed the bill after the department hosted a one-hour talk on the history of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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See recent postsThe death of a tyrant
Lenin’s legacy was devastating for Russia if not the world.
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See recent postsThe Monroe Doctrine turns 200
For 200 years, the Monroe Doctrine has been a centerpiece of American foreign policy.