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University of Alabama Alabama News
Carter Ashcraft: The collegiate counterculture

This countercultural movement is rising because of a disposition among Southern schools catering to out-of-state students far more than its natives.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter: Celebrating World Mental Health Day in the state of Alabama

On this World Mental Health Day, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come, but let’s also stay focused on the work ahead.

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Kristin Landers: The God who uses chariots, horses and even mules

Christians trust in the name of the Lord – who uses the chariots, the horses, and yes, the mules – for His purposes. His power is unlimited. Those who test it will one day discover that.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Facts, opinions, Admiral Davis and Alabama veterans

Alabama veterans need Davis as their commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs. I urge him to rescind his resignation.

Trump dance Alabama News
Joey Clark: Dancing in the shadow of death

Sometimes, things work out for the better when they don’t go as planned. Sometimes, you catch yourself unexpectedly tapping your toes when you had no plan of dancing whatsoever. Yet, embracing spontaneity, you keep on dancing all the same. 

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: The Biden administration should put Americans first

As another dangerous and potentially deadly hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida in a few days, communities in Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina are still struggling to get all the necessary federal assistance to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Napoleon III’s Letter of Surrender at the Battle of Sedan by Anton Alexander von Werner (circa 19th century). Vintage etching circa late 19th century. Alabama News
Phil Williams: Political key terrain

When you command the terrain you make the enemy fight where, when and how you choose. 

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Ashley Carter: Coming together in uncertain times

In times of uncertainty and hardship, we are often reminded of the need to stand together, not just as neighbors, but as a community bound by compassion, faith and a sense of shared responsibility.

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KCarl Smith: Messaging and Marxism

I know what some of you may be thinking: "Why should I care about this? Why should I focus on black Americans or people who’ve bought into Marxist ideas?" The answer is simple: If we don’t, we’re going to lose not just elections, but the very soul of our nation.

Hurricane Helene Alabama News
Sean of the South: The aftermath of hell and hurricanes

Lives are being saved. Heroes. Each one of them. They are carrying the wounded of our kinship toward safety, on their own backs.

Alabama Supreme Court Alabama News
Laura Clark: Chief Justice Parker brings the heat on tyranny

The governor may count the main opinion as a win, but the people need to take the reigns from the chief justice and pull the power back. We shall never be assured of two minutes of liberty if we do not.

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State Sen. Gerald Allen: A conservative argument for America’s energy future

In order to remain energy independent and power our communities big and small in an affordable way for consumers, we need to unleash and support our domestic energy production and ensure that we have a grid that can sustain an economy of the future.

Harris Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: How nice it must be to be a Democrat

The actions of this administration, aided and abetted by the Mainstream Media, have been devastating to the American people. And the media is letting Kamala Harris off the hook because — you guessed it — she’s a Democrat.

birmingham southern college Alabama News
Conner Hayes: Pending purchase or pipe dream at BSC?

Finally, after months of uncertainty and seemingly few promising prospects, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of “The Hilltop” campus in West Birmingham to Miles College.

Darden School of Business Alabama News
Allen Keller: Business school lessons that explain the response of today's elites

For years the Biden administration allowed illegals to pour through our southern border, claiming to want a solution to the crisis, but doing nothing about it until recently – presumably because polls show that voters want something done about it and there is an election approaching.

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Justice Will Sellers: Celebrating international communications

Creating easy communications allowed citizens to be informed to make wise choices, not only as it relates to their government, but for commercial relationships, too. 

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Bryan Dawson: Sandy Stimpson modeled a businessman’s approach to government

Stimpson’s story is one of an abundant life that certainly does not seem to be finished. You can be sure the people of Alabama will be eagerly watching to see how his next chapter unfolds.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: The common denominators of violent crime

Together, we can find solutions to the problems that plague us and make all Alabama communities the best they can be.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Joey Clark: The DOJ's lawsuit against Wes Allen only sows more distrust

Now the feds, through the weaponized Department of Justice (DOJ), are suing Wes Allen for trying to guarantee election integrity in the state. The feds say he violated the sacred “Quiet Period Provision” of federal law that prohibits “systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Getting our spending under control

Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. For too long, the federal government has been run by people who don’t understand how to balance the checkbook and make ends meet.

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Phil Williams: Push back against the purge

The great woke purge of U.S. history continues. In a never-ending series of virtue signals the left erases the past with zealous fervor. 

School choice Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: A good start in preserving American values in Alabama

There were two notable accomplishments of the Alabama Legislature in 2024: the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act, which established school choice, and SB129, eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Sean of the South: Scenes from a Mexican restaurant

The Mexican restaurant was crowded. There were twinkly lights. Terracotta tiles everywhere. Trumpet music.

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Why are our elected leaders downplaying the migrant influx?

Thanks to the national coverage of the targeted overrun in Sylacauga, our state and national elected officials are getting more focused on issuing statements and making promises to investigate citizens’ concerns. But some of the responses to this crisis are still disheartening.

Reagan Alabama News
Carter Ashcraft: The Reagan movie and its eternal lessons

In case you hadn’t noticed, a former show-biz star, notable divorcé, assassination attempt target, and political outsider-turned President of the United States has occupied the news recently. I am, of course, talking about Ronald Reagan, but the parallels to the current Republican nominee for the White House are increasingly uncanny.

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Kristin Landers: They want to cancel Festivus for the rest of us

If you value your First Amendment rights, it’s time to speak up (pun intended). Liberals want to obliterate our right to speak openly and honestly about the government. Their plan is to outlaw the free speech of their political opponents. Don’t let them take Festivus from the rest of us.

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Hannah Sorrell: Replacing parents with 'Momala'

While Harris/Walz spin their campaign as “joy,” wanting to be “Momala” and “Dad Walz,” it would be a grave mistake to lean on the government in this way.

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