Posts by Gerrick Wilkins

With the passage of HB541, Alabama’s Safeguard Alabama Voter Engagement (SAVE) Act, the House has taken a decisive step toward restoring fairness and integrity to our elections. This didn’t happen by accident. It happened because conservative voters across this state spoke loudly, and because Speaker Ledbetter chose to listen and lead.

Leadership positions exist at the consent of the majority caucus. Yet silence has prevailed. The reluctance to act proves exactly why grassroots involvement matters, because insiders protect insiders. 

While the White House is critical, Alabama conservatives cannot afford to treat our state primaries – where the future of Alabama is actually chosen – like a side show. 

This hoax isn't about saving polar bears, it's about control. Wrap it in green virtue-signaling, and suddenly you've got a blank check to strip away freedoms, reassign trillions in wealth, and remake society in the image of unelected bureaucrats.

We’ve seen this playbook before: Cut rates when it benefits Democrats before an election. Stall when a Republican candidate surges in the polls. That’s not monetary policy; it’s political manipulation.

We cannot assume that someone is working in our best interest simply because they have an “R” beside their name.

Samford University has been under the microscope, with questions raised over whether the school is abandoning its biblical foundations in favor of cultural conformity.

With Trump’s tariffs paving the way, Alabama has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead America’s automotive renaissance.

Let’s not kid ourselves – any fee imposed by the government is a tax.

Alabama is at a pivotal crossroads. While the legislature repeatedly boasts of budget surpluses, Alabamians are left wondering: Why is the government hoarding their hard-earned money? 

As a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, I’d rarely endorse a new government initiative. Yet, the recent establishment of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, excites me.

We don’t need social media companies or the government to police our speech. We need the courage to defend the right of every American to speak their mind, even when we disagree.

Congress, it’s time to act. Stop the reckless spending. Secure our elections. And if you can’t, then be prepared to face the consequences. Because if we don’t get it right, then shut it down.

I was dismayed to learn the "pro-life party" has dramatically watered down many of our conservative principles in the new Republican platform, especially around protecting life. 

I believe this election is not just another political contest; it is a battle for the soul of our nation.

Feb. 27, 2024 marks the 73rd anniversary of the 22nd Amendment, reminding us of a fundamental truth: just as term limits are good for a president, they are essential for Congress. 

Today, as a congressional candidate for the sixth congressional district, I’d like to discuss a crucial issue: bolstering our borders while respecting the integrity of legal immigration. 

Tuberville's resolute stance, even in the face of widespread criticism, highlights the importance of having leaders who are willing to protect life and uphold the law.