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Thanksgiving should be time to reflect on America

Thanksgiving is a uniquely American tradition — a time to join together with friends and family to celebrate the gifts we’ve been given. Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 23, 2015 9:59 pm

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We should save National Guard armories across state

This week, our hearts went out to the victims of tragedies in Paris and Beirut. Americans stood in solidarity with the victims of these horrific ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 16, 2015 10:42 pm

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Open letter to Gov. Bentley about Paul Grist park

I understand that the State of Alabama has been undergoing complicated financial obligations arising from years of poor budgeting decisions. I respect that you have ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 9, 2015 11:16 pm

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I have your silver bullet, Governor

In politics and in life, there is seldom a “silver bullet” solution. Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 2, 2015 8:09 pm

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Standing up for community isn’t politics

Twentieth Century author Eric Hoffer once pointed out an illogical truth about humans: “People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 26, 2015 10:29 pm

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Answer isn’t to bash victims

While national and local leaders have condemned Gov. Robert Bentley’s decision to close DMV offices around the state, Rep. Mike Ball has taken this opportunity ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 19, 2015 10:41 pm

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Families between rock and hard place

When you open up the pages of a national newspaper or turn to a major news network and see “Alabama,” you can pretty much bet ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 12, 2015 10:25 pm

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Bentley goes back on his word with closures

All we have is our word. We all hold to the old adage, your word is your bond. In April, Governor Bentley took to the ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Thursday, October 1, 2015 8:10 pm

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Budget battle proves Republicans lack plan

As students across Alabama are preparing to head back to school, Alabama’s legislators are heading back to Montgomery to continue work on the state’s general ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 3, 2015 8:38 pm

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Patchwork soulitions aren’t necessary

Last week, Governor Bentley called the Alabama Legislature into a special session to address the state’s looming budget shortfall. Now this isn’t a new problem ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 13, 2015 8:34 pm

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Republicans must change selves to change state

Last week, the Alabama Legislature did something that no working Alabamian would ever consider: they left work before the job was done. Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 8, 2015 6:29 pm

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Nothing settled concerning budget crisis

This week, legislators return to Montgomery for the last week of the legislative session, but the rumor around the State House is that legislators aren’t ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 1, 2015 8:44 pm

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We should make veterans needs a priority

Yesterday, we took a day out of our busy lives to remember those who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. From our ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, May 25, 2015 3:55 pm

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Our children have to be the priority

Our children’s education matters! We all know that a quality education is the bedrock of a successful and productive life. Personally, I believe education ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Thursday, May 21, 2015 9:25 pm

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Republicans stuck on way to solve budget crisis

If you’ve been following the legislature over the past few weeks, it’s pretty clear that the Republicans are stuck. They have a supermajority in both ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, May 11, 2015 6:26 pm

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