We Didn’t Ask Questions
By Starr Armstrong I pledge allegiance to the flag… Most of us began uttering that phrase at five or six years old. Since then, most of us have recited that…
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Affirmative Action, DEI, and the Myth of “Lowering the Bar”
These policies never meant “hiring the unqualified.” They meant letting qualified Black Americans be seen. By Theresa E. Beverly The loudest myth about Affirmative Action and DEI is that they…
Opinion | Epstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Trump’s utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president’s biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new. By Josh Moon As it turns out,…
NO KINGS!
June 14, 2025, will go down as the day “we the people” stood up to a nazi tyrant and showed the rest of the world that WE will make America…
SERMON TO A NATION
By Curtis Everette Gatewood “MY “TOUGHEST” SERMON TO A NATION THAT CLAIMS TO BE “TOUGH ON CRIME”” – Curtis E. Gatewood America spends more of its money on military, police,…
Opinion | Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade
Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. By Bill Britt Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were…
We Are All At Risk
It didn’t take long for this present administration to wreck our government. We have an unelected man in the White House who is wrecking our democracy and another man who…
About the Economy
Friends, Today, I’d like to talk with you about the economy. Quick reminder: Trump was put into office mainly to rescue an economy that most voters thought was lousy. So…
Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
By Jacob Holmes Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
POLITICS
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy. By Bill Britt There was a time when the…
Opinion | Are We Our Own Worst Enemies?
As African Americans, sometimes we’re our own worst enemies. We don’t show up to meetings by organizations that fight for our interests, but as soon as something that affects us…
LOCAL
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Hate has never helped a single person accomplish anything of substance. By Josh Moon Oftentimes, it is a slightly different perspective on a slice of life that makes all the…
Opinion | Cracks emerge beneath Alabama Republicans’ unity
Republicans still control every lever of state government in Alabama. The question is whether they can continue governing together. By Bill Britt Dominant political parties rarely collapse because voters suddenly…
FAITH
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
According to www.bordaslaw.com/blog-posts/national-child-abuse-prevention-month/, since 1974, we in America have taken steps to prevent child abuse and neglect against our young people. During that year, President Richard Nixon signed a legislative…
CONTRASTING VIBRATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND IDENTITY- BASED GROUPS
By His Holiness Baba Y’shua Yisrael Identity‑based groups” = groups organized around a story, not a state of being. Identity‑based groups are communities that define themselves by: a narrative…
HEALTH
These Snacks Are Better for People With Diabetes
Tiny portions of sweet and salty snacks are rarely satisfying, and it’s hard to stick to a single serving. Try these tasty alternatives instead. Written by Stephanie Watson Medically Reviewed by Michael…
How to Tell if Your Tap Water Is Toxic
Tap water is usually clear and neutral in taste. Learn which changes in color, smell, or flavor may warrant a professional check. Written by Ayisha Sharma Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, MS, DO Tap…