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Read the latest opinion piece from our opinion columnists at 1819 News.

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.

IMG 1893 Alabama News
Lauren DeMoss Benson: ‘See You at the Library’ is a wake-up call for complacent conservatives

We cannot sit quietly anymore and hope that someone else stands up for our rights and our children.

Tuberville Alabama News
Becky Gerritson: The real story on Sen. Tuberville’s stand for life

There is an assertion in Washington, D.C. – recently repeated by President Joe Biden – that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is holding up Department of Defense nominations because of his pro-life stance. On the contrary, it is the Biden administration itself that is holding military promotions hostage. 

Steven Reed Alabama News
Joey Clark: The Montgomery mayoral race shows all politics are now national

All politics, at least in a free society, should be local. But they’re not. Not in America today.

Donald Trump 2 Alabama News
Phil Williams: This council ain't so grand

Donald Trump was just indicted for a third time in the current election season. I’ve seen third world power struggles first hand and nothing beats this mess.

Carlee Russell Alabama News
Randy Tatano: How does the media select missing persons for coverage?

People get emotional and care a great deal about pretty things that are broken. And the media knows this. Especially when it comes to missing persons. 

Farmers Market Alabama News
Ashley Carter: God bless the farmer

There are fewer options to buy locally than when I was growing up. Yet farmers continue to toil and put their blood, sweat, and tears into their farms to provide safer and healthier options for us as Americans. This makes supporting the farmers vitally important.

DEI blocks Alabama News
Charles Kiplinger: Diversity, equity and inclusion are a tale as old as time

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These words have come to signify an agenda, a modern day “Hunger Games” society in which there will be the haves, and the have-nots.

Country Church Alabama News
Sean of the South: Fifth Sunday

For the unbaptized, Fifth Sunday Sings were started in the pioneer days. Back then, rural Americans couldn’t make it to church every Sunday.

ALDOT Director Alabama News
Bryan Dawson: One does not simply fire the ALDOT director

John Cooper still has his job while he awaits the appeal on the bridge ruling and the criminal trial for his harassment/intimidation charges. 

trump debate Alabama News
Matt Clark: Trump’s third indictment

Having reviewed the indictment, I think we’re looking at the same-old, same-old: political prosecutors who want to take Trump down.

Reign of terror Alabama News
Allen Keller: Is America heading toward a 'Reign of Terror'?

Many progressives regret that our American Revolution, tempered as it was by theistic belief and fear of concentrated power, did not go as far as the Revolution in France, which was much more secular and humanistic.

Christie Alabama News
Joey Clark: 'His Rotundity,' Chris Christie (let's make fat the new black)

Let’s make fat the new black! For far too long, we have ushered into political power a parade of slightly fit fools. Skinny has had its day. 

RFK Alabama News
Phil Williams: Censoring the censored about censorship

RFK Jr. was right. We cannot be a free nation if the very first of our civil liberties, the freedom of speech, can be so easily abridged. What good is freedom without expression?

Little Boy Patriot Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Are you raising a Patriot?

The future of our country and our state depend on what we do at home as a family, both through the history shared and the lessons taught.

School House Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: A radical school reform proposal

Today I offer a measure to make Alabama the education reform leader: end government schools entirely.

Shy Boy Alabama News
Sean of the South: Talking to girls

My mother always used to tell me the same stupid thing: “Be yourself,” she was always saying. Give me a break.

Privilege Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: What they really mean by ‘privilege’

YOU, privileged turd, are evil. But they, whoever they are, are good.

Doctor, health, hospital Alabama News
Matt Clark: The constitutional case against Certificates of Need

There is a constitutional case against CON laws that could be tried as we wait on the legislature to reconsider the law.

West Alabama Corridor wtok com Alabama News
Craig Monger talks funding for the West Alabama Corridor on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Reporter Craig Monger on "The Jeff Poor Show" as they discuss how ALDOT is borrowing money against future gas taxes for the West Alabama Corridor.

Hunter Biden Photo from Wikipedia Alabama News
Jeff Poor is on the Grand Council on 'Rightside Radio' with Phil Williams

Listen to 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Jeff Poor on "Rightside Radio" with Phil Williams as they discuss the Hunter Biden not guilty plea, the western corridor vs. I-65 widening and more.

Aldot logo Alabama News
Erica Thomas talks ALDOT's bridge project, director John Cooper on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Editor at Large Erica Thomas on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss ALDOT's Baldwin County bridge project and director John Cooper.

School Choice Alabama News
Lauren DeMoss Benson: It’s about time the Alabama Legislature took school choice seriously

We have yet to see the details of how this ESA bill that Ivey is so confident about will play out, but it is definitely a glimmer of hope on Alabama’s education horizon and a long-awaited step forward for our children’s future.

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