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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. 

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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.

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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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Col. John Eidsmoe: Decalogue principle 5 – respect for God

Separation of church and state does not mean separation of government from God, separation of biblical principles from law, or separation of believers from the political process.

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U.S. Rep. Carl: Republicans are holding the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats accountable

Cities simply cannot keep up with the rising rates of migrants and crime, and Americans cannot afford to fund the lives of illegal migrants or face the brunt of migrant-related violence.

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Joey Clark: Three responses to the rising darkness

I kept looking for light to celebrate the end of another work week, yet all I found was a slowly rising darkness in the headlines.

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Phil Williams: Standing with Superman for truth, justice and the American way

Which messaging do you prefer? The one that uses “make America great again” like an insult? Or the one who says, “Make America great again,” meaning making, keeping and preserving the greatness of our nation? 

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Gerrick Wilkins: Congress must end its addiction to continuing resolutions and secure our future

Congress, it’s time to act. Stop the reckless spending. Secure our elections. And if you can’t, then be prepared to face the consequences. Because if we don’t get it right, then shut it down.

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Allen Mendenhall: Waning trust in higher ed

Higher education, which once enjoyed wide favor, is increasingly viewed skeptically.

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State Auditor Sorrell: Crypto is everybody’s future

As Americans and Alabamians, we must seize this moment. Our leaders must be forward-thinking, and they should work in a bipartisan way to ensure that America is the world's hub of blockchain innovation and growth.

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Sean of the South: Alabama or bust

When I first moved to Alabama, people said the weather was going to be the worst thing to contend with. And they were right, to a point.

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Carter Ashcraft: What does conservatism look like post-Trump?

Will we appeal to whatever the left has established as the “new normal,” or will we appeal to an objective morality, a “more perfect” form of government? Will we appeal to the “spirit of the age,” or to God?

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Laura Clark: Moms, the controversial and ignored voting block

If you’re a politician and you want to win major points this election cycle, listen to the moms. Stop playing out of an old playbook and pay attention to today’s constituents. Women want to go home! Make it possible for them to do so if they choose.

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Allen Keller: Trading virtue for vice

Democrats have traded virtue for vice, and Republicans, if they play their cards correctly, can come out the winner.  

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: School choice for America's future

What we’re doing isn’t working. Young people are our future, and America’s future is what’s at stake if we don’t get more school choice.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Decalogue principle 4 – respect for truth

It is impossible to do justice without knowing the truth.

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Blame Democrats for illegal immigration in Alabama

Mass amounts of Haitian immigrants have entered rural Alabama in Coffee County and Talladega County. Local officials were not notified of the relocation and have received no answers from the federal government about what is happening.

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Joey Clark: Matt Walsh’s anti-racist doc strikes box office gold, reveals the elite to be weak

In a world increasingly full of false idols, Matt Walsh and the Daily Wire have managed to yet again desecrate the sacred sanctuary of Wokeness, a peculiar new religion fashionable today within the Western elite. 

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Phil Williams: Forced benevolence

We must restore order so we can continue to be a blessing to others. We cannot be forced into benevolence. That’s not how this works.

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KCarl Smith: How to keep your kids from falling into the Marxist mindset

Many Americans, especially young people, do not know the value of liberty. This makes them susceptible to the alluring promises of socialism, which they encounter on college campuses.

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Ashley Carter: Why Taylor Swift and her cats shouldn't dictate our votes

During election season, when every single vote is a true reflection of our values, interests and desires for the future, the influence of celebrities can truly be a double-edged sword.

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Sean of the South: The good ole days

The average American will spend 11 years of their life on their phone.

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