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Encourage young people to get to the polls

It’s time for young people to wake up and realize that their votes can change the world. Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 3, 2014 9:59 pm

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Vote for policy, and not talking points

With only three weeks until Election Day, the campaigns are in full swing and voters are hearing from candidates on both sides of the aisle. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 13, 2014 11:01 pm

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Think about our schools on election day

We are less than a month out from Election Day, and the campaigns are in full-swing. “Jobs, jobs, jobs” and “stronger schools” are plastered all ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 6, 2014 8:02 pm

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Vote for a jobs policy that works this November

This Saturday will mark one month until the November midterm election. There is a lot at stake for the state of Alabama, and your vote ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 29, 2014 11:40 pm

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Ala. governor should’ve given the proper condolences

“I’m so sorry for your loss.” Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 22, 2014 10:21 pm

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Violence against women will not stand

This weekend, policymakers in Washington celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which made ending rape and domestic violence a national priority. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 15, 2014 9:23 pm

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Republican majority has been bad for Alabama

Last week, Speaker Mike Hubbard promised that the Republicans would be “bolder” if they kept the supermajority after the election. This should be a wake ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 8, 2014 10:35 pm

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Labor Day: a day to mark hard work

This weekend was an eventful time for Alabama. We took advantage of the long weekend by heading to the lake with friends or grilling out ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 1, 2014 8:43 pm

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Bentley has forgotten his oath

We’ve all heard the stories of Dr. Kevorkian — also known as “Dr. Death,” who assisted more than 130 patients in committing suicide. Dr. Kevorkian ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 25, 2014 10:03 pm

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Budget merge is an attack on education

In Alabama, it’s no secret that our state government is pressed for cash. We struggle every legislative session to dole out our dollars for infrastructure, ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 18, 2014 4:23 pm

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Governor should keep hands off education funds

Last week, Gov. Robert Bentley teased legislators, educators and citizens alike by threatening to call a special session to pull money from the education trust ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 28, 2014 6:40 pm

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Republicans not improving Alabama

Last week, Republican legislators shot down Governor Bentley’s plan to explore new revenue streams for the state of Alabama. The legislative leadership emphatically rejected the ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 21, 2014 8:36 pm

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Immigration crisis has ties to our history

This year, the United States is facing a humanitarian crisis as more than 52,000 children are seeking refuge in the United States from violence in ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 14, 2014 6:46 pm

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Voting should be open, simple process for all

In last week’s primary election, Mississippi Senate candidates were furious that they believed Democratic voters crossed over to vote in the Republican Primary to choose ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 30, 2014 5:38 pm

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It is time to expand Medicaid and quit playing politics

For over a year, we have been making the same request to Governor Bentley, and for over a year, our request has fallen on deaf ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 23, 2014 5:30 pm

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