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

Cat and Kittens Alabama News
Randy Tatano: Stray cats sale — feed one, get four free!

There are plenty of people out there who do a lot more than I do for animals, running animal rescue organizations or fostering sick pets. I just thought I’d share the wonderful feeling you get when you save an animal.

Cheap Talk Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Talk is cheap!

If politicians want to be effective and truly serve their constituents, they need to do what they say they are going to do, rather than just use the office to expand their careers or gain power and influence.

Dog Alabama News
Sean of the South: The love of dog

Those who do not have dogs do not get it. They will not get it. For there is a bond between human and canine which is so thick not even the strongest man could tear it asunder.

marijuana pills Alabama News
Dr. Michael Brown: The toxic substance now sold as medicine

As a physician, I have seen firsthand the problems marijuana use has caused my patients. But I am also a father who grieves for a son who died of an overdose.

Pajama Boy Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: The castration of today's men

We can't count on our leaders. So it's a good thing we can count on the husbands and fathers and good men beyond the halls of the legislature.

Bryan Dawson Alabama News
Bryan Dawson talks the Alabama Republican Party on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 CEO Bryan Dawson on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the disconnect between the Alabama GOP party platform, which supports smaller government, and actions by the Alabama legislature, which steadily grows government.

Supreme Court 2 Alabama News
Matt Clark: Big Supreme Court decisions coming very soon

Here are some of the big U.S. Supreme Court decisions we should be watching for.

Tax Cuts Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Senate education budget may indicate shift towards permanent tax relief

The topline for the 2023 ETF supplemental appropriations act is unchanged from the governor’s recommendation. However, a closer examination of the bill’s line-items shows a major shift in funding priorities.

Grocery tax Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the latest grocery tax proposal on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the latest grocery tax repeal proposal which prohibits local governments from raising those taxes.

Airport Alabama News
Allen Keller: The Diversion

Our flight wasn’t the only thing that’s been diverted recently. There’s conflict abroad; our borders are a mess.

API Justin Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks school choice on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss proposed school choice legislation that is being bounced around the legislature but not acted upon.

Erica Thomas Alabama News
Erica Thomas talks Mobile city annexation plans and the opioid crisis on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Editor-at-Large Erica Thomas on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the Mobile city annexation plans which citizens could vote upon and how to fight the opioid crisis with Narcan and fentanyl test strips.

Tuberville with football 2 Alabama News
Allison Sinclair: Fight on, coach Tuberville

So, Sen. Tuberville, hold the line. It's the fourth quarter. The clock is ticking, and the other team has their hands on their knees.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: As companies flee blue states, Alabama needs to make the case that they should relocate here

There are thousands of jobs on the line, and we need to make sure that companies looking to establish manufacturing bases choose Alabama to set up shop. 

Grocery Store Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Three things to know about the latest grocery tax repeal effort

More than halfway through the 2023 regular legislative session, strong momentum is building to partially repeal the state’s 4% sales tax on groceries.

Umbrella Alabama News
Joey Clark: Finding my legacy in the silver rain

The bride looked so beautiful under that clear umbrella, huddled with her husband soon to be — their heads gently touching brow to brow for all the world to see.

PRICE Act Alabama News
Phil Williams: The PRICE Act got punk’d

Punking the public is bad form. Punking a colleague is unprofessional. Punking the PRICE Act is bad for Alabama’s children.

American founders Alabama News
KCarl Smith: The American experiment

Our country of freedom is NOT a mere experiment. Our founders fought for freedom, establishing the United States to secure that freedom because they wanted to live free and share that freedom with their children and grandchildren.

Silenced Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Will you stay silent any longer?

We don’t have time for cowering, this is a time for warriors to take back our country!

Girl in White Dress Alabama News
Sean of the South: Becca

The band was doing a soundcheck when she walked in. I was behind the piano. “Hi, Sean!” we could all could hear her say.

Exhibition driving Alabama News
Sean Grehalva: Wrong way on exhibition driving

There is a massive difference in exhibition driving events and finding a safe area to have a little fun. That difference ought to be reflected in the bills.

Tallassee Alabama Alabama News
Jeff Deist: Bullish on Bama

Alabama is beautiful, affordable, unspoiled, and uncrowded, with a strong economy and the kindest people in the country. Our challenge is to enjoy the benefits of our inevitable growth without losing the very qualities that attract that growth.

School Choice Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Data does not support the idea that the PRICE Act will take too much funding from the ETF

If the legislature continues to delay school choice legislation, it’s not because it is too costly or because the program would not improve the quality of education in Alabama’s schools.

Mifepristone Alabama News
Matt Clark: My take on the Supreme Court’s abortion-pill decision

While it is sad that SCOTUS is not letting Kacsmaryk’s order about the abortion pill go into effect, the good news is that this is a temporary problem.

United States Space Command Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong: The facts speak for themselves that Space Command belongs in Alabama

After years of extensive review, it’s clear that Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal is the best location to permanently house U.S. Space Command.

shooter gun Alabama News
Terri Perryman: My shooter was released early and it turned my life upside down

A firsthand account of how Alabama’s Early Release Law impacted one of the many victims.

woke Alabama News
Lauren DeMoss Benson: If Kay Ivey hates the woke agenda, then why does she keep appointing woke officials to our schools?

The governor’s words are not matching her actions, and when it comes to our youngest and most vulnerable children, she needs to be held accountable.

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