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Col. John Eidsmoe: May Gov. Ivey fire whomever she pleases?

What kind of government do we have in Alabama – a constitutional republic in which even the governor is under the law, or an all-powerful state in which the governor is above the law? 

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Tax hikes are looming if Democrats take control of Washington

One of the greatest achievements of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress during the beginning of President Trump’s term was passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in January 2018.

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Joey Clark: Jordan Peterson’s refusal to give a simple yes or no

Jordan Peterson is in hot water yet again for refusing to give a pat answer to a profound question. When recently pressed by Richard Dawkins on whether he believes in the Resurrection of Christ, Peterson would not provide a simple yes or no.

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Bryan Battaglia: Alabama's war on veterans

Show your support for our veterans. Show your support for the summarily dismissed ADVA commissioner Davis and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs who are actually working to help all who have worn the cloth of our nation in our Armed Forces.

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Phil Williams: Faith AND politics

Faith and politics go together like a hand in a glove. Get up Christians. Get busy, and go to the polls and vote your faith. Vote like your faith depends on it.

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Charles Kiplinger: Accountability is key to the future of the GOP

The strength of our democracy depends on engaged citizens who demand accountability from every level of government.

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Sean of the South: The American porch

I like it when neighbors walk by your porch and wave at you. I like it when feral cats creep up the steps to say hello. I like how the windchimes ring.

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Allen Mendenhall: The corporate welfare trap

Economic development is not born of political favoritism but free and fair competition.

Scott Harris Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Citizens must remain vigilant, no matter who gets elected

One mistake made by the Reagan generation was the lack of vigilance in ensuring their elected and appointed officials were actually fighting for freedoms and civil liberties, not just giving the appearance of such.

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Jim Zeigler: AL-2 debate shows Dobson has plan for no-toll I-10 Bayway Bridge; Figures doesn't

One issue was crystal clear after Thursday’s congressional district 2 debate: Republican Caroleene Dobson has a plan to fund the new I-10 bridge without a toll charge; Democrat Shomari Figures does not.

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Carter Ashcraft: Forget the polls, the media's panic signals Trump victory ahead

I’m going to put myself out there and call it now: Donald Trump is going to win the 2024 presidential election … and I don’t think it will be close.

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Kristin Landers: The choice is up or down

Make no mistake, the future of America is up for grabs right now. The candidates have two very different views of what America should be and how we as a nation continue forward.

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Jim Zeigler: What is more pro-family than IVF?

Since the Alabama Supreme Court's decision, in-vitro fertilization has been at the center of political conversation in Alabama and nationally. A lot has been said about IVF, but everyone should agree that it is about bringing new life into the world. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: The Constitution ... R.I.P.?

The crisis of the Constitution, in process for a long time, has entered a new and intensified stage. 

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Joey Clark: Three ways a Donald Trump win in 2024 could impact Alabama

Undoubtedly, if re-elected in 2024, Trump will not forget Alabama in his second term. So, how could a Trump win in November directly impact our great state? 

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: The Biden-Harris 'Inflation Reduction Act' is responsible for soaring Medicare premiums

As the November election rapidly approaches, Democrats are campaigning on the Inflation Reduction Act as a big success, but the American people know better.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: What does the Biden-Harris administration have against women?

Sadly, the Biden-Harris administration has taken a sledgehammer to women’s sports.

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Phil Williams: Kamala's pander power

The world is watching as the Harris-Walz campaign offers up the proverbial free lunch for black men. 

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KCarl Smith: Dear President Obama, black men deserve to be heard, not scolded

I strongly oppose Obama's attempt to guilt-trip black men into supporting Harris. His approach was not only condescending, but dismissive, as he presumed to know what was best for them without taking the time to genuinely listen to their concerns or perspectives.

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Sean Dietrich: The elegy of the handwritten letter

Although letter writing is not efficient; although it is time consuming; although I can think of more important things I ought to be doing, I still remember the impact handwritten letters have had on my life.

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Emily Jones: Battling the woke, emotions-focused curriculum invading our schools

Why does it matter that our children are encountering so many emotion-based lessons and activities in their classrooms? It matters because these lessons are all part of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the latest trend in woke ideologies infiltrating our public schools and children’s minds.

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Football coach who won legal battle over midfield prayer to headline Eagle Forum’s 2024 Banquet

This event is a unique opportunity to hear more about Joe’s journey and the newly restored religious liberties we can now enjoy.

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Laura Clark: The Reformation and free speech

Thanks to Luther, we are no longer tied to the Catholic church by necessity. We can disagree and not be burned at the stake. We can now all read the Bible for ourselves and interpret it ourselves. But we still face barriers to speaking the truth.

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Allen Keller: A treatise on fall

For some reason, I took notice of a wheat field on the way to work recently, watched it grow from small, green sprouts to taller, much greener stalks, beginning to fade from pale green to yellow and finally to a shade so golden brown you could almost break them off and eat them like a crust of bread.

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Ken King: Alabama and its cities – a matter of priorities

While Hoover’s leaders are busy cutting ribbons and attending groundbreakings, they are neglecting the needs of the very community they are supposed to serve.

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U.S. Rep. Strong: Americans need to know how the Biden-Harris administration is blocking state attempts to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote

Why is the Biden administration fighting states that try to remove non-citizens from voting?

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Col. John Eidsmoe: The end of Columbus Day?

Should Columbus Day be celebrated or mourned? Ultimately, your worldview will determine your answer to this question.

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