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Celebrate wildly and get an equal paycheck

I’m glad the U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team celebrated after each goal in its 13-0 win over Thailand. I’m happy about that. I’m thrilled, in fact. I’m for the Women’s World Cup soccer team. I hope they beat every opponent by 13-0 and celebrate each goal as if it’s the first. The criticism of … Continued
June 14, 2019

UAB research study finds that the majority of novel psychedelic drug users are white, college-educated men

A recent study at The University of Alabama Birmingham found that Novel psychedelics, such as 2C-B, 2C-E and 2C-I, are most commonly used by young, white, college-educated men. Novel psychedelics bear similarities to classic psychedelics like LSD and MDMA, but are less researched and, therefore, have less predictable effects. “Novel psychedelics are typically found online … Continued
April 2, 2019

Let’s rethink career technical education

What do you think of when you hear the words career technical education? Auto mechanic? Welder? Air-conditioner technician? Something else? Well, let’s look at what it really is and what it actually means. In today’s job market, CTE equals long-lasting, in-demand skills in a booming economy. According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the vast … Continued
February 27, 2019

As lawmakers consider new gas tax, Alabama remains last in per capita state, local tax collection

As state lawmakers prepare to consider a gas tax increase during the next legislative session, a new report from the Public Affairs Research Council shows Alabama’s state and local governments collect less in taxes per capita than any other state in the country. Alabama has been behind in tax collection since the early 1990s, according … Continued
December 12, 2018

Annual reminder: Alabama is last in state, local tax collection

Here’s an annual reminder for you as you decompress from filing your tax returns: Alabama’s state and local governments are collecting less in state and local taxes than any other state in the United States. Good right? Maybe. Maybe not. As Tax Day — and an extended deadline caused by web portal outages — pass, … Continued
April 19, 2018