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Devin Foley: Psychologist: What is the role of the father?

If the father is the natural intermediary between the child and the world as a result of the biological differences between the mother and the father, then that is not a role to toss aside lightly.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Is Trump Cyrus ... or Nebuchadnezzar?

Our new president is not known for humility, but possibly that’s because he doesn’t hide his pride as well as some do. Sometimes, what passes for humility is just well-disguised pride.

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Annie Holmquist: JD Vance's three tips for restoring honor in our society

Regardless of whether you agree with Vance politically, it’s admittedly refreshing to see a political leader display such humility. We need more of that.

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Joey Clark: Should I feel sympathy or schadenfreude for the libs?

That is where too much sympathy leads: the wide world turned into a bucket of crabs. Too much pity for another’s misfortune can sully all other fortunes to feel in vain.

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Justice Will Sellers: Margaret Thatcher, the emerging leader

Thatcher started a movement of limited government, freedom of the individual, and private ownership. Fifty years later, the recipe still works with the right cook in the kitchen. 

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Jeff Minick: Medical doctor explains the antidote to a toxic culture – virtuous parents

Churches, coaches, mentors, teachers, extended family and friends: all can help children grow in virtue and avoid falling prey to our toxic culture. But mom and dad are the chief educators of their children.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: Strengthening families, protecting children – a call for commonsense pro-family legislation in 2025

In a world in which parental rights are increasingly challenged and family structures are frayed, it is imperative that we recalibrate our priorities to put children and their needs first. 

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Phil Williams: The Alabama Legislature has the wind at its back

Have they read the room? Do they see the national mandate for a restoration of values? Are they aware of the strength of their position? The Republican supermajority in Alabama can pass anything they want.

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KCarl Smith: Protecting U.S. citizens through President Trump's deportation policies

Trump’s deportation policies are a necessary step toward maintaining order and ensuring that America remains a land of opportunity for those who respect its laws.

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Matt Wolfson: What kind of cultural revival does America need?

America appears to have experienced a regime change from criminality to competence. But many would agree our culture is still in crisis.

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Ashley Carter: Are college donations funding a 'woke' agenda?

If you don’t want your donations to be used to perpetuate this “woke” agenda, pull your funding. Let universities know that you are no longer willing to support an education system that prioritizes identity politics over academic excellence.

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Sean of the South: The hunt for ink and paper

I’m a big fan of physical newspapers. Even though they aren’t en vogue anymore, you can usually find one at the supermarket.  

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Martin Cothran: What happens when you think

How our intellect, imagination and external senses work together to form our thoughts.

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Elitist Margaret Brennan of CBS doesn't understand the South or its disaster response

National media seems to love insulting Southern states. Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” is the most recent offender.

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Jeff Minick: Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere – moving forward while maintaining our rights

In this 21st century, and particularly in the last five or six years, we have all witnessed the dire consequences that occur when government becomes a master rather than a servant.

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Troy Carico: Saluting an innovative national program that originated at Maxwell Air Force Base

It’s not often that an innovative idea originates in Alabama and then gets adopted around the nation, but that very thing happened recently, receiving some national coverage. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Time for Teddy Roosevelt's 'big stick' regarding the Panama Canal

Sometimes Trump’s opening salvo is just a first step toward getting what he really wants. Perhaps his intent is not to send troops to Panama but rather to gain concessions that will give the United States firm assurance that a Chinese coup in Panama isn’t going to happen. 

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Annie Holmquist: Tackling chores, teaching humility

If we pause to remember that children are a parent’s legacy, then the time we spend training them, while time-consuming and not always initially rewarding – perhaps even humbling – will eventually reap a huge return on investment.

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Allen Mendenhall: From frost to federalism

The pomp and grandeur of the recent presidential inauguration – a great day! – can obscure the fact that our fledgling republic initially operated without a chief executive. George Washington, revered as the first president, did not take office until 1789.

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State Rep. Matt Woods: Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today

With the passage of the ACPA, it does not matter if child pornography involves an actual child or is fully simulated; we are going to hold the twisted predators who possess it accountable.

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Devin Foley: Flee the schools?

Whatever the case, if you’ve found yourself considering homeschooling, you’ve probably considered all of the other options and feel a little overwhelmed. Where do you even start the process?

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Sarah Sanchez: A moment of truth for Alabama's homeschool families

While the idea of some public funding following students appeals to many homeschooling families, the downside is that regulation will certainly follow the students. The CHOOSE Act is no exception.

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Annie Holmquist: Trust the science and skip the gender-neutral toys and clothes

Encourage your girls to be girls and your boys to be boys. Stop the confusion and start them thinking straight.

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Joey Clark: Seeing you through the political blues

Consume enough propaganda, and you will feel downright depressed, almost inhumanly numb to the cold and calculated vices of the infernal political machine.

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Jeff Minick: Let's start walking like Americans again

We’ve spent enough time on our knees. Let’s get to our feet and walk like Americans again. 

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Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Congress must take action to keep Alabama's manufacturing sector

As Congress gets to work on tax policy in 2025, I am confident that our delegation will speak up for our manufacturers and push for a tax agenda that preserves jobs and our manufacturing growth.

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Phil Williams: Dawn of the golden age

The inaugural events in D.C. were different. We wanted to be there. Like so many thousands of others, to just be in the nation’s capital and watch history unfold in person seemed important. 

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