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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See recent postsAmerica could use the lessons of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter
In a time when certain political leaders are fighting and name calling, the decency of the Carters is needed more than ever.
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See recent postsA history of corruption
Some 150 years ago, the largest political corruption trial in history ended with the conviction of one William M. "Boss" Tweed.
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See recent postsRemembering the life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew
His accomplishments are studied and cited as authority for creating a dynamic economy from scratch.
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See recent postsDeSantis and the dangerous consequences of denying history
DeSantis himself has made targeting Black people, our history and culture a full-time job recently.
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See recent postsBig Jim: “Just spell my name right!”
The saying is now famous among Alabama politicians, “just spell my name right.” Big Jim coined it.
Birmingham, partners to commemorate 60 years since 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
Nearly 60 years ago, a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls and rocking the nation.
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See recent postsRemembering President Harding and his visit to the Magic City
To an assembled crowd that totaled more than 100,000, Harding addressed the issue of race relations head on.
A historian calls Republican threats to defund Alabama Archives “fascist”
“Restricting marginalized history is textbook fascism,” historian Maigen Sullivan told APR.
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See recent postsDr. Wayne Flynt’s Afternoons with Harper Lee
The book is part memoir and part biography. It truly tells the intimate story of legendary author Harper Lee.