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A 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.

Bill Britt

July 4, 2025

Opinion

American values leave no room for socialism

Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me the opportunity to reflect on a question as old as our nation itself: “What does it mean to be an American?” In the United States, we don’t define citizenship as being … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 7, 2019

Opinion

Will Chief Justice Roy Moore Be Denied Equal Justice?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Chief Justice Roy Moore has been suspended for the rest of his term in office, which permanently removes him from the bench forever (Moore will be aged-out by a State statute that caps eligibility to run for a judgeship after 70). The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to unseal … Continued

Bill Britt

October 24, 2016

Opinion

“Silent Cal” Said A Lot

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Ninety years ago, President Calvin Coolidge addressed many of the problems we face today, from widespread fear and intolerance to the threats against free speech, freedom of the press and equal protection under the law. For a man whose nickname was “Silent Cal,” he wrote volumes about our great … Continued

Bill Britt

October 13, 2016

Opinion

Declare a Revolution on Independence Day for Alabama

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Even as we celebrate our Republic’s Independence Day, it is evident that our State is in a moral crisis. Gov. Robert Bentley is running roughshod over the Constitution, the former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, has been found guilty of 12 felony ethics violations and the State’s Chief … Continued

Bill Britt

July 4, 2016

Sessions Says No Justification for Increasing Immigration When 91 million Americans Are Not Working

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement on Monday urging House Republicans to ignore calls from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and many CEOs to radically increase the flow of legal immigrants into the country. Senator Sessions said, “House leaders must lay out clearly to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 29, 2013

Opinion

Vernon Burns: Guidance and inspiration from Jefferson

As with most Americans, I realize the times we are living in are the most dangerous our republic has ever faced. This creeping socialistic revolution after one hundred plus years of steady destruction is coming to a climax. We are out of money and we are out of time. In an effort to inform and … Continued

Vernon Burnes

December 28, 2011