Belief, control and the real meaning of freedom
A society shifts from tolerance to control when belief is enforced, turning disagreement into obedience and eroding the foundation of freedom.
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See recent postsA republic, if we can keep it—and the time for choosing is now
As we celebrate Independence Day, we must remember that America’s survival as a free republic depends not on kings or strongmen, but on citizens brave enough to defend liberty and justice for all.
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See recent postsCooperation, not conquest, will save democracy from the tribal abyss
Only a renewed commitment to unity, respect for the rule of law, and honest leadership can keep the promise of liberty alive.
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See recent postsA hope for 2024: Bridging divides for a prosperous, united future
It could be that 2024 will offer a beacon of hope for Alabama by acknowledging that our common humanity is greater than our differences.
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See recent postsThe forgotten Hungarian Revolution
Hungary has a rich history of pursuing freedom and embracing liberty.
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See recent postsThe enduring legacy of Margaret Thatcher
"In the winter of British discontent, Thatcher emerged to lead the minority Conservative Party into the majority."
Roy Moore sues state challenging COVID orders
Moore is arguing that the state has exceeded its authority by issuing COVID-19 restrictions and the statewide mask mandate.
Sessions calls on Woodfin, Birmingham schools to reverse decisions on the Church of the Highlands
GOP candidate and former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, held a news conference in Woodlawn to say he had issued letters to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham Board of Education, urging them to reverse their actions ending relationships with the Church of the Highlands. Sessions called both decisions “discriminatory.” “It is never more … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to benefit the few
Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to favor a small ruling class. It was not written to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, as was the U.S. Constitution. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is … Continued
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See recent postsOn abortion, we cannot remain silent
For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception — that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The thought of prematurely ending a pregnancy was considered in stark, unreconcilable contrast to the principles of our founding of life, … Continued