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GOP wasting time, money during session

This legislative session, we have watched the Alabama Republican supermajority waste taxpayer money and avoid doing the jobs they were elected to do. Each day the ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, March 3, 2014 5:26 pm

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Are legislators just sounding like Christians?

By Darrio Melton In the past few weeks of the Alabama Legislature, we have heard debate on everything from reciting a government-written prayer to posting ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, February 24, 2014 10:15 pm

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Supermajority shouldn’t crush crucial debate

The trouble with a supermajority is that it overpowers the democratic nature of our republic. Some voices are silenced while others are given a microphone ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, February 17, 2014 6:13 pm

Columnists

We should do more than just say ‘thanks’

Last week, winter weather took our state by storm. Parents were stranded at work, motorists stranded on the roadways and children stranded at school.  Across ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, February 3, 2014 6:37 pm

Columnists

The message GOP is sending is two-sided

The Alabama Legislature has been in session for two weeks now, and the Republican supermajority has wasted no time showing that they have a double ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, January 27, 2014 5:42 pm

Columnists

Work needed before King’s dream a reality

Yesterday, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the dream he shared for all people of this country. Dr. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, January 20, 2014 5:40 pm

Columnists

Increase in minimum wage needed in Alabama

I have made it no secret that one of my main goals for this legislative session is to encourage an increase in Alabama’s minimum wage. ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, January 6, 2014 5:40 pm

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Closing out 2013, looking ahead to 2014

When the clock strikes midnight, we will close the door on another year and welcome 2014 into our lives. New Years resolutions, plans for the ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, December 30, 2013 5:57 pm

Editorials

Be the change you’re looking for

Christmas is just around the corner, and I hope everyone has been able to finish their last minute grocery and gift shopping. I know my ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:26 am

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A healthy bottom line isn’t all that matters

Last week I wrote about my plans to support an increase to the minimum wage in Alabama, but I wanted to take this opportunity to ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, December 16, 2013 9:02 pm

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It’s time to put people over politics

As a representative of the people, I hear stories all the time. But there is one story that particularly breaks my heart, and that is ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, December 9, 2013 5:10 pm

Columnists

Expanding Medicaid is the right idea

Alabama, it’s time to expand Medicaid. We must quit playing politics with peoples’ health and wellbeing and do what’s right for the people of this ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, December 2, 2013 10:28 pm

Columnists

Thankful for a busy Thanksgiving week

Thanksgiving is a special holiday in my house. Not only is it a time to stop and be thankful for the blessings in our lives, ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 25, 2013 11:08 pm

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It is more blessed to give than to receive

Last week, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest ever recorded, tore through the Philippines, causing more than 3,900 deaths and more than four million people ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:27 pm

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How do our actions speak of us?

Yesterday on Veteran’s Day, I took time to reflect on the blessings in my life and to pray for those who have put their lives ... Read more

by Darrio Melton, Monday, November 11, 2013 6:55 pm

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