What do you value, Alabama?
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A conversation about what Alabama values with its actions.
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See recent postsThe American way
The politics of hate and fear are as old as humankind but have become even more hardened here in the United States over the last four decades. Looking out over the current hostile political landscape, the words “We the People,” “One Nation,” and “E Pluribus Unum” seem less aspirational than anachronistic. But some of us … Continued
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See recent postsViolence is THE American value
So U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope, believes that the way to end violence in this country is to “return to American values.” A Monday column by Byrne on Alabama Political Reporter was so history-challenged that it would have gotten an F on a sophomore history paper. The American values – self-governance, kindness, virtue – have kept us … Continued
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The recent violence in our country – and the passionate debates it has sparked – have led me to reflect on the emotional state of our country and the battle being waged between good and evil. I thought back to comments I gave earlier this year at a naturalization ceremony. These new citizens were gifted … Continued
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See recent postsCrossroads: Immigration
Growing up, my parents taught me the basic values of fairness and following the rules. I think these values were common in households all across our state and country. In today’s society, those two basic values need to be applied to the ongoing debate about illegal immigration. In terms of fairness, we have people who … Continued
Shelby votes for Trump-backed bill to end government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, spoke on the Senate floor prior to a procedural vote on the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act, which would have provided money for President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Shelby urged the senators “to come together” and “put the bitterness aside.” The bill was … Continued
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See recent postsIf you think the Alabama GOP can’t sink lower, think again
“Free2be does not share the values of most Alabamians.” — Scott Dawson, Republican candidate for governor of Alabama. Scott Dawson might be right. But if he is, and if it’s true that Alabamians don’t share the values of Free2be, a group whose primary goal is to provide mental health counseling and counseling to prevent violence … Continued
Lieutenant governor candidate Will Ainsworth makes massive ad buy
In a campaign that has yet to see any massive television ad buys, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth is making the first big splash. Ainsworth campaign on Tuesday said it had made a television, digital and social media ad buy that totals in at more than $1 million — the most of any … Continued
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See recent postsGov. Bentley Truthin’ ‘Cause a Truther Gotta Truth
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley, this Wednesday, informed the press that reports of a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians was “blatantly false.” Bentley is a “truther.” He loves the truth. He values the truth. His reverence for the truth is so utterly consuming that he always uses it … Continued