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The clown show rolls on: Albritton’s lottery bill advances out of committee

The worst lottery bill in history will get a vote in the Alabama Senate. The Senate’s Tourism Committee, with a 6-5 vote, gave Sen. Greg Albritton’s “paper only” lottery bill a favorable report on Tuesday. It is, presumably, headed for a full debate and vote in the Senate. Although, with a gambling bill in Alabama, … Continued
April 24, 2019

U.S. Chamber awards Brooks “Spirit of Enterprise” Award

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award on April 4 for his strong 2018 record of support for free enterprise and opposition to socialism. The Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on rankings the U.S. Chamber gives for key pro-Free Enterprise, … Continued
April 16, 2019

We dare tilt at windmills

Alabama’s state motto is “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” You’ll see it at practically every rest area welcoming visitors to our state. It’s a lie, though. I have my own twist on the motto: “We Dare Defend Our Wrongs.” Because, indeed, that’s what Alabama’s history is all about – defending lost, ugly causes against the … Continued
April 4, 2019

A little diversity could have saved everyone from a lot of blackface embarrassment

Diversity is important. If nothing else, I’ve learned that much from the last week-plus of debates over blackface. Chances are, if the governor of Virginia or any of these other white people had found themselves an actual black friend — and not the fake one they drag out as a human shield when they say … Continued
February 12, 2019

House passes Jones, Cruz civil rights cold case bill

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly has approved legislation led by Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Senators Jones and Cruz have led a months-long bipartisan effort to provide public access to unsolved civil rights … Continued
December 24, 2018

Governor Ivey launches Alabama’s Bicentennial Year celebration

Friday was the 199th anniversary of Alabama’s becoming a state. The occasion was celebrated at a ceremony in the Alabama State Capitol, where Governor Kay Ivey (R) launched the year of Alabama’s bicentennial saying it will be a year to celebrate and educate. “We have an opportunity in front of us, and just as Alabamians … Continued
December 18, 2018

Alabama’s marks 199 years as a state on Friday

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will join the Alabama Bicentennial Commission on Friday to kick off Alabama’s bicentennial year countdown. Alabama officially became the nation’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819. In one year, on December 14, 2019, Alabama will celebrate its 200th anniversary as a state. Gov. Ivey will mark the occasion with an Alabama … Continued
December 13, 2018

A thank you note to Alabama’s teachers


My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she started the tenth grade, and the reality is that during the school year, she spends nearly as much time at school as she does around her mom and me. For young … Continued
August 13, 2018

Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past

Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a police officer in Rainbow City, much less County Sheriff. Horton has a history of domestic violence against his former wife and a conviction of 3rd-degree assault involving an accident in which … Continued
May 30, 2018

Conservatives must not leave the culture war battle to “summertime soldiers and sunshine patriots”

There are certain fundamental truths in life that neither the liberal elite nor the left-wing media nor the activists federal courts can change no matter how hard they try. For example, I know that marriage ordained by God can only occur between a man and a woman.  I know that individuals should use the rest … Continued
May 25, 2018