patriotism

Legislature

House passes bill that would rename Gulf of Mexico

If the bill passes the Senate, the body of water would become known as the Gulf of America.

February 25, 2026

A modern digital illustration depicting various silhouettes of people in front of an American flag and cityscape, symbolizing the diverse electorate and the importance of voting

The real Alabama and America I know

For those who see a nation in decline, I say, open your eyes and look around where you live.

August 28, 2024

the statue of liberty with the blurry american flag waving in the background

A reminder of the glory of America

Immigration was once a very important national issue. It should be again - if only to remind us how great this place is.

July 8, 2024

Report: Alabama ranks near-bottom in patriotism

The study ranked each state according to 13 factors including number of military enlistees, voter turnout and volunteerism.

June 22, 2023

Anthem bill late, empty and otherwise a bad idea

Compelled patriotism is best left in the past.

May 5, 2023

Report: Alabama ranks near bottom on levels of patriotism

The analysis places Alabama at No. 43, below bordering states Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi.

June 21, 2022

Monday is Flag Day

Flag Day was instituted on June 14, 1877, when the nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes.

June 14, 2021

Solving Alabama’s unemployment crisis is a matter of patriotism

Patriotism is at the top of my mind these days as we prepare for this weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations. I feel a great sense of pride in our nation, even though I often disagree with political leaders at various levels of government. You can love your country and love many things about your country … Continued

July 3, 2020

Today is the Fourth of July

Today is Independence Day. The Fourth of July is a time for barbecue, family get-togethers, fireworks, patriotic music, parades, Gulf of Mexico beaches, fishing, and making family memories. The first Fourth of July was very different. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. John Adams and Ben Franklin and other members of … Continued

July 4, 2019

Alabama is the 19th most patriotic state

A new analysis by Wallethub determined that Alabama is the 19th most patriotic state in the nation, according to the author’s metrics. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. The data set ranges from an average number of military … Continued

June 26, 2019