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Earth Day 2019 campaign seeks to prevent mass extinctions

The Earth Day Network has launched its 2019 campaign, “Protect Our Species.” Earth Day Network is the organization that leads Earth Day events worldwide. This year’s campaign identifies protecting the U.S. Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act as top priorities. The group, along with its thousands of partners, say 2019 is a crucial … Continued

January 24, 2019

A real outsider

Donald Trump got a lot of votes in Alabama. Even today, after two years of implementing policies that have undeniably hurt this state, he still enjoys healthy support in Alabama. While it would be easy to tie that support to Alabama’s history of racism and Trump’s tendency to say racist things and support racist people … Continued

December 6, 2018

Down the home stretch

Some of the greatest sporting events in history have come down to the wire. Those bottom of the ninth, fourth and inches, double overtime plays are what stand out in our memories as the greatest successes or the worst defeats in sports history. Similarly, we here in Washington are entering our own home stretch of … Continued

December 3, 2018

Conservative policies are working

Rarely in today’s world of instant communication and “the loudest voice wins” politics do we hear positive stories in the news cycle. Now, though, I would like to draw attention to a story that has proven to be good news, but has, for the most part, not received the coverage it deserves: conservative policies are … Continued

October 24, 2018

Alabama Children First to host bourbon, BBQ tasting fundraiser in Montgomery

A fundraiser this week will be raising money to better the well-being of Alabama’s children. Alabama Children First, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on improving children’s lives by impacting public policy, will be hosting a fundraiser this Friday, Aug. 24, at Wind Creek Casino in Montgomery. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to ACF. … Continued

August 21, 2018

Thank goodness, I’m an “outside agitator”

I guess I’m an outside agitator. Alabama politicians love to throw that phrase around. Seems like anytime somebody disagrees with one of Alabama’s horrible laws or policies or acts, the politicos throw out that line, or something like it. In defending his law to prohibit removing monuments more than 40 years old, state Sen. Gerald … Continued

April 26, 2018

Quail Forever, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association come together with one conservation goal

I have been working with Pheasants Forever, Inc., & Quail Forever for more than three decades with one goal in mind: the conservation and restoration of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Our Minnesota-based organization was formed in 1982 and now has locally based … Continued

March 15, 2018

Once again, we dare defend our wrongs

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter How many times is Alabama going to go down this well-traveled road? We’re like a Twilight Zone episode. Or many of them. Our state is beautiful; the people generally are wonderful. We smile and say hi as we pass each other on the street. Alabama is a great place … Continued

February 8, 2018