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Freedom 2 Alabama News
Nick Treglia: Freedom’s dirty little secret

People complain about American politics and politicians all the time, but what we don’t want to admit is that it’s our fault. The rhetoric and political landscape that we loathe exists because it wins — we elect it.

Church 2 Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Religious Liberty: From shambles to clarity?

State agencies may not discriminate against religious people or religious expression. The principle of equal access for religion must be honored. 

Steven Reed Alabama News
Joey Clark: Old Montgomery is dead, let it rest in peace

If new Montgomery is to rise – and as a native son, I hope it rises to become the envy of the world – continuing to blame the sordid past for the lackluster present is a death knell for the future.  

Foley library books Alabama News
State Rep. Susan DuBose: It's time our libraries 'disaffiliate from the toxic American Library Association'

The time has come for Alabama libraries to disaffiliate from the toxic American Library Association.

Reagan Alabama News
Phil Williams: Ronald Reagan, where are you?!

Today, when I look at the state of politics, I want to yell, “Ronald Reagan, where are you?!”

Global Warming Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Debunking the climate change and energy crisis myths

Global warming, climate change and the energy crisis are a bundled deception. They stand as one of the most alarming fabrications since the Salem witch trials.

Graveyard Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Hope is not found on the Republican primary debate stage

While the clowns on the debate stage answered questions about aliens and struggled to respond when asked to show signs of any loyalty, we should press on and prepare to get this country back.

Birmingham Alabama News
Sean of the South: Birmingham

The locals call this the greatest city in the world. Which is sort of stupid, if you ask me. Birmingham is a pretty small city, compared to your mega-cities. The greatest? Come on.

Dr. Anthony Fauci retirement Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Have we learned our lesson?

Oliver Anthony’s lyrics about the “Rich Men North of Richmond” made me think about COVID and the lies we were told. Because right now, the rich men north of Richmond are banking on us believing them all over again.

Library Alabama News
Laura Clark: Do our children belong to the libraries or to us?

Public libraries are at the center of any town and state. They’re also at the center of the minds of concerned parents. And if you aren’t concerned about public libraries, you are not paying attention.

NSL Alabama News
Lauren DeMoss Benson: A battle too heavy for our children to bear alone

This fight is not disappearing any time soon, and my heart breaks to know that some children will not escape unscathed because evil is lurking at our doorsteps, in our schools, in our libraries and on our screens.

Constitution 2 Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Hold to the Constitution! But what does it mean?

A new school of constitutional interpretation has arisen in the last 150 years called the “Living Constitution” approach. Followers of this school argue that each generation must be free to read new meanings into the Constitution, recognizing new “rights” the Framers never imagined. 

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Alabama News
Joey Clark: When crime is your city's top issue, the issue is deeper than politics

Today is Election Day in Montgomery, and the capital city is in dire need of getting back to basics. But no matter how basic, the people will only get what they know, want and deserve.

Ross Perot Alabama News
Phil Williams: Because everyone matters

There was a time in America when working for someone meant as much about loyalty and teamwork as it did the work itself.

Board Games Alabama News
Randy Tatano: More fun than a barrel of monkeys

Try rolling the dice with your family by playing an old-fashioned game. You might be surprised that the kids find it a lot more enjoyable than a phone.

Screens Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Raising children in a world of screens

What happened to children playing outside for hours and being creative while exploring and learning new things?

Milo's Sweet Tea Alabama News
Sean of the South: Milo’s

The beauty of Milo’s tea is that it’s not too sweet. It is the right balance of sugar and tea. In 12 fluid ounces of Milo’s tea you’re looking at a mere 26 grams of sugar. Which is nothing.

Freedom Alabama News
Daniel Sutter: Hard work ahead to protect Alabama's freedom

A citizen legislature is wonderful for limited government, but today our citizen legislators must create resilience against efforts by Washington and blue states to erode our freedom.

Archery Alabama News
State Rep. Chip Brown: D.C. liberals misfire by targeting Alma Bryant High School archery program

Fringe liberals within the Biden administration are now implementing “bow control” policies by targeting and threatening schools that offer archery and hunting programs to students.

Empty Church Alabama News
Allen Keller: America seems to be abandoning nationhood and Christianity

If we are at war against Russia because of nationhood and Christianity, as Macgregor said, then we should stop supporting the war in Ukraine. We cannot expect God to bless our country if we do otherwise.

Redistricting Alabama News
Caleb Taylor talks the redistricting case on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Reporter Caleb Taylor on "The Jeff Poor Show" as Taylor gives an inside look into the courtroom dynamics of Alabama's redistricting case.

Photo from Live and Trendings Facebook page Alabama News
Joey Clark: 10 good men and the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl

Ten good men can save a city, but you probably won’t see them in the national headlines – instead they are usually found where no one else but God himself is looking.

Frankenstein's monster Alabama News
Phil Williams: Big government, pot and Frankenstein

Truly, the Alabama Cannabis Commission is exactly what you get when big government, Pot and Dr. Frankenstein walk into a bar together.

Voting Machines Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Beware of ‘voting’ computers making selections for us

The voting that took place in Ohio on Tuesday, Aug. 8th, stands as a warning for Alabama.

Cabin2 Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Peace in a cabin with a view

There’s enough chaos and confusion in this world and we don't need to add to it. Anything we can do to take away from that chaos is helpful.

Chat GPT Alabama News
Sean of the South: AI

There is a lot of talk in the writing community about how artificial intelligence chatbots are going to replace authors someday.

Trump Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Can Trump learn from his failures?

Will Trump follow in Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill’s footsteps? Those two men failed significantly before sustained success, but both learned that failure is a peerless teacher.

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