Rise to the Moment of Truth Sunday, December 22, 2024

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

Alabama political news gift Alabama News
Sean of the South: ‘Tis the season to be good

It all started when a lunch lady befriended a lonely little boy...

Alabama political news percy sledge Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Second Alabama Christmas and the music holds me

This Christmas, I decided to find connections between some of my favorite Christmas music and Alabama and was surprised by all the cool finds!

Alabama political news santa Alabama News
Allen Mendenhall: Horizons of wonder

While skeptical adults scan the heavens for drones, young children turn their gaze skyward with an altogether different expectation: the imminent arrival of a rotund, red-suited aeronautical marvel and his team of cervine navigators.

Alabama political news Santa letter Alabama News
Laura Clark: Dear Santa Trump

Yes, I think it is safe to say I have been a good conservative all year. So here is my list. This is all I am asking for in the new administration.

Alabama political news communist leaders Alabama News
Zach Miller: Strong Holocaust history standards are great ... but let's not forget to teach about Communism, too

We absolutely need to educate our young citizens about the Holocaust so it will never be repeated by the madmen of the future. But Communism needs the same treatment.

Alabama political news obama Alabama News
Allen Keller: Barack Obama's version of democracy is more Marx than Jefferson

How can it be that in the act of democracy, Democracy itself (as an ideal, i.e. a noun rather than a verb) is somehow rejected?

Alabama political news best christmas pageant ever Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' ... but is something missing?

When my wife Marlene wanted to see the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” I willingly joined her. I’d read the 1972 book by Barbara Robinson long ago, and I’d seen it presented as a play.  

Alabama political news Ramaswamy Alabama News
Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

As a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, I’d rarely endorse a new government initiative. Yet, the recent establishment of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, excites me.

Aeneas Alabama News
Joey Clark: Daring the distance between forefathers, fathers and sons

I can’t help but imagine our time-traveling John Adams would ask, "Where did the paterfamilias go?” 

John Lyda Alabama News
Apryl Marie Fogel: Hoover City Council president John Lyda’s lie of omission

Kroll performed a limited-scope forensic audit with contract details still being hidden from public view.

Alabama political news christmas presents Alabama News
Phil Williams: Bad shopping = big blessings

Sometimes bad shopping is a sign of big blessing.

Alabama political news presidential pardon Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Abuse of the presidential pardon

The concept of a presidential pardon is rooted in justice and mercy, not in providing protection for powerful families.

Alabama political news stockings Alabama News
Linda Baker: All I really want for Christmas

What I REALLY want for Christmas this year can’t go in a stocking.

Alabama political news charlie brown Alabama News
Sean of the South: The best Christmas movies ever

It’s hard to choose my favorite Christmas movie. Each time I try to pick one, I’m afraid I’ll shoot my eye out.

Alabama political news old map Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Alabama Day, 205th birthday of our state

Our great state was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States 205 years ago. 

Alabama political news birmingham business Alabama News
Allen Mendenhall: Our Alabama economy is stuck in neutral

By addressing these key areas – reducing bureaucratic spending and strategically reforming tax policy – Alabama could transform its economic trajectory from middling to competitive.

Alabama political news school dropoff Alabama News
Emily Jones: The ongoing quest to keep parents in the dark about what’s happening in schools

You can love your school and love your teachers, but love your children more. Know with certainty what is being discussed within those four walls.

Alabama political news snob Alabama News
Carter Ashcraft: Death, taxes and Democratic Party snobs

Don’t let them get away with assuming your stupidity. Do what Trump finally did and start showing with your vote and your voice that you see through the crap.

Nativity Alabama News
Kristin Landers: 'Tis the season to ditch wokeness

Woke ideas are ruining corporations, schools, the American military, and even Christmas.

Katie Britt Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt: What we can accomplish in the new Trump administration

With Trump and majorities in both the Senate and the House, we will put Americans back in the driver’s seat, so we can determine our own destinies. The future is bright. Let’s get to work

COVID vaccine Alabama News
Stewart Tankersley: Congress finally admits the truth about the catastrophic COVID scamdemic

The COVID congressional report details the obvious: The COVID catastrophe was one lie built on another.

Alabama political news bitcoin2 Alabama News
John Wahl: Why Republicans should embrace cryptocurrency

In an age of unprecedented technological advancement, cryptocurrency stands as a unique symbol of financial freedom and innovation.

Alabama political news christmas wars Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Christmas wars – not just in America

Communism’s hostility toward Christianity is not shocking because Marxism is atheistic to its core. As the most visible celebration of Christianity, Communist efforts to suppress Christmas are also not surprising.

Alabama voting voters election Alabama News
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell: Efforts to automatically restore voting rights to murderers, child predators and terrorists must be stopped

If Alabama Democrats have their way, your vote for president, Congress, governor, the Alabama Legislature, and other important offices could soon be canceled by a convicted murderer, rapist, child molester, or even a terrorist.

Elon Musk Alabama News
Joey Clark: Chainsaws, wrecking balls and DOGE common sense

Milei is right. Musk and Ramaswamy must “cut to the chase” and “push it to the very limit” when it comes to cutting the administrative state.

Alabama political news communism Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Stopping communist propaganda in American classrooms

Freedom and democracy must be protected, and we simply can’t sit idly by while the Chinese Communist Party attempts to manipulate and brainwash our children.

Alabama political news trial Alabama News
Phil Williams: Good Samaritans on trial

The left sees accountability as a byword, an archaic symbol of something that common folk expect but elitists avoid. Unless of course you are a good guy standing up for your right to live in a peaceable world.

First 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last