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Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect about the kind of America we want to be

Rep. Darrio Melton Thanksgiving is a uniquely American tradition–a time to join together with friends and family to celebrate the gifts we’ve been given. As we move forward into the holiday season, I think it’s especially poignant that we stop and say thank you for our blessings. Many of us know the story of the … Continued
November 24, 2015

The Sound of Silence

By Graham L. Champion One of songwriter Paul Simon’s greatest songs was The Sound of Silence. Through the years, there have been many different interpretations of what Simon might have had in mind as he penned this tune. As we approach the 2016 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, I thought it might be interesting … Continued
November 24, 2015

ACIJ Thanks Bachus for Supporting Immigrant Families in 2013: Will ask him to Support H.R. 15

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, members of the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) will be gathering at the Birmingham office of Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia on Tuesday to thank the Congressman for his support of immigrant families in 2013 and to encourage him to co-sponsor and support HR 15, a bill … Continued
November 26, 2013

What Are You Thankful For This Thanksgiving?

By Representative Craig Ford This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, and, in my opinion, it could not come soon enough. This year has been filled with political fights, Hurricane Sandy, and a scandal involving the head of the CIA. With all of that, it can be easy to get consumed with the bad and forget all … Continued
November 20, 2012