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KCarl Smith: The need for unifying leadership

The recent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life clearly shows how divided our country is right now. This failed assassination is a wake-up call proclaiming our need for leaders who can bring us together.

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Sean of the South: Biscuit man

Long ago, a friend wrote a short biography for one of my magazine articles. In the bio, my friend referred to me as a “biscuit connoisseur,” and the title stuck.

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: GOP religious votes need to get over themselves

Mainline Christians and traditional GOP voters complained that the convention fell away from Christian values and orthodoxy, particularly after the first night when RNC co-chairs, Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, chose to platform people who reflected a different type of voter.

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Dr. Daniel Sutter: The COVID aftermath

Poor policy decisions yielded excessive deaths and economic costs during COVID. We are beginning to understand why. Americans who value individualism and freedom face an enormous challenge in preventing similar future debacles. 

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Allen Keller: Mr. President, release the JFK Files

The current president has a chance of preserving things by doing something that should have been done long ago: proving the Justice Department has nothing to hide.

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State Rep. Allen Treadaway: The Alabama Legislature has prioritized public safety, it’s time for some cities to do the same

Mayor Steven Reed wants you to believe that there just isn’t anything he can do. According to him, the violence Alabama’s capital city is experiencing stems from the legislature’s passage of constitutional carry two years ago. 

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Alabama will answer President Trump's call

As we did in 2016 and 2020, Alabama pledges its unwavering support for Trump. Together we will renew our economy, secure our sovereignty and project strength in the eyes of the world.

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Conner Hayes: Birmingham-Southern College's bidding war

Unless Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) has suitors bidding in the shadows, Miles College is the only one left standing in the race to acquire BSC’s West Birmingham campus.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: A constitutional two-edged sword, or the sword of Damocles over President Trump?

We all must recognize that every constitutional decision has ramifications for generations to come, for those in power from the left or the right, affecting issues we may not have dreamed of at the time. 

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Justice Will Sellers: Civil discourse and political reality in the age of Trump Derangement Syndrome

I experienced some hostilities when I was a Republican presidential elector in 2016. It was my fourth time to be an elector from Alabama, so it was unusual when, a few weeks before the electoral college convened, my mailbox began filling up with cards and letters imploring me to change my vote.

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Joey Clark: Fight! Fight! Fight! Fear not!

Pumping his fist in the air three times, he shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” with each thrust, as the crowd began to roar in recognition of what they were witnessing. Suddenly, the fear welling up within me began to transform into pride.

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Jim Zeigler: 'Lucky' is not the right word for Donald Trump’s survival

Did Donald Trump survive and live to fight another day because of LUCK? Or was it something else?   

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Will Ainsworth: 'The radical left in this country has declared a jihadist-style attack on traditional Christian values'

Our pastor reminded us in his sermon this morning that our nation is facing a crisis of sin and a problem of the heart. I am angry and sad for our country and the direction it is heading.

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Phil Williams: The Biden Trojan Horse

The original Trojan Horse may be a legend. But the concept is still actively used. Here in 2024, Joe Biden is a Trojan Horse.

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Jim Zeigler: More questions than answers about assassination attempt on Trump

Early questions about assassination attempt on Trump.

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Ashley Carter: A conservative watches the tragic spectacle of a declining president

It deeply pains me to witness the steady decline of President Joe Biden. His visible struggles with cognitive function are heartbreaking, not just for his family, but for the entire nation. 

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Sean of the South: Home again

Many of us had experienced flight delays. But the kid in U.S. uniform wore a smile. A big one. When the soldier got closer to the halfway point, a woman shouted.

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Amie Beth Shaver: After darkness, light

We’re on the precipice of reformation or destruction. We’re treading a tenuous line between light and darkness. We’re deciding whether to worship at God's or man's church.

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Laura Clark: Creating a modern day Eden

The problem with this is that all of us fallen, sinful and broken humans are trying to restore something created by God in His perfection, holiness and wisdom, but broken by man. We’re the problem and we’re trying to fix it on our own!

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Kristin Landers: Daisy, the rescue dog

During this interesting election year, I’ve decided to take a step away from politics for a bit and highlight someone who has truly never let me down: our dog.

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Gerrick Wilkins: The RNC’s pro-life retreat

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. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Who is the real threat to 'democracy'?

Desperate people will say anything. And the radical left is getting desperate as they look toward the November election.

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Joey Clark: Crime is a tragic failure of free will

The beautiful thing is, emphasizing personal responsibility and free will isn’t just a way out for individuals. A strong example of personal responsibility can also serve as a growing beacon of hope, a grassroots model of change for an entire community and culture. 

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State Rep. Leigh Hulsey: Katie Britt was right

In her response to the State of the Union, Senator Katie Britt characterized President Biden as “a dithering and diminished leader.” However, the same Democratic leaders and media personalities who are now looking to throw Biden overboard lambasted Alabama’s Senator for succinctly stating the obvious.

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Phil Williams: Pay your own way

Thanks to President Biden, a brand-new entitlement class is springing up: the liberal-arts-student-loan-recipient class.

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Kaitlyn Smith: True heroism is being a voice for the voiceless

Heroes aren’t made in a moment; heroes are made because they are moved – moved by the force of their beliefs, their convictions, and their God.

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Jim Zeigler: Who do you want leading the national observance of the 250th anniversary of America?

The 250th anniversary of America will come two years from now. Who do you want to lead that event as the voice and face of America?

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