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Open letter to Governor Bentley

Governor Bentley, I heard you talking about the charter school bill last week. I sensed your sincere desire to improve public education in Alabama. Therefore, ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Thursday, March 29, 2012 11:52 pm

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Reasons for marching once again

Why y’all marching all the way from Selma to Montgomery in 2012? No one actually asked me that question. However, I observed it in the ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Friday, March 2, 2012 12:16 am

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Attacks on education are disguised

The attacks on public education continue unabated. The first week of the 2012 Legislative session produced a bounty of such attacks. We are in for ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:23 pm

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An open letter to the Attorney General

The following is an edited letter that I sent to U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Dear Attorney General Holder: I am deeply concerned. Many others are ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:10 pm

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Books are so powerful

As we sat around the long conference table, this thought kept running in my mind: “Books are so powerful, Books are so powerful, Books are so ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:52 pm

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What do celebrations mean?

Celebrations, Celebrations, Celebrations. I participated in celebrations of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. And celebrations ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Monday, January 23, 2012 10:57 pm

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We must be cautious of this Trojan Horse

Trojan Horse! Trojan Horse!! Trojan Horse!!! The Alabama charter schools proposal is a Trojan Horse. Beware! Beware!! Beware!!! Let me tell you why. Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:58 pm

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Greeting becomes a challenge

This greeting was shaping up as a real challenge. There was a time challenge, a subject challenge and a content challenge. I was scheduled to ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:07 pm

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Kwanzaa repairs broken communities

“Why Kwanzaa?” That is a question some ask repeatedly. “Because it’s necessary,” is my response. I realize further explanation is required for real ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 7:22 pm

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What age is your walk?

“It’s not your birthday. It’s not your children’s birthday. It’s not your relatives’ or friends’ birthdays. Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.” That’s how the sermon began. The ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:28 pm

Opinion

No longer in need of assistance

Back on Oct. 4, I shared the story of INA (In Need of Assistance). Her back was up against the proverbial wall. INA ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 7:52 pm

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An open letter to Gov. Robert Bentley

Dear Governor Bentley: This is a critical time in Alabama. It calls for leadership of the highest order, which includes vision, courage, strength and boldness. I ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:14 pm

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We have plenty to be thankful for

I am so thankful. I often think about thankfulness and Thanksgiving Day makes me think about it even more. As a child, I was not ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:14 pm

Opinion

Montgomery trip was inspiring

It was a special moment. The moment of which I speak was the “Save Ourselves Leadership Summit” on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Montgomery at Alabama ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:12 pm

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It helps to see ourselves in our studies

“My daughter received a photo of a large group. She placed the photo close to her face, examining it closely. I soon realized ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:07 pm

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