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Commission has been effective

We sat at tables arranged in a square in the Alabama State Capitol. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley sat in the middle of one table creating ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 9:32 pm

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Shuttlesworth stood up for beliefs

They called him crazy. He had no fear. They could not understand him. So they called him crazy. He was a preacher.  ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 11:25 pm

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What do you do when the walls are closing in?

What do you do when things are closing in on you individually? What do you do when things are closing in on your family? What ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:14 pm

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Our jobs are our identities

Today, more than at any time in the history of the world, our jobs are central to our identities. So much rides on this thing ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:12 pm

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Be at your best when times get tough

During the general election last year, I recorded a radio ad/ robo call. It was in response to the Tea Party’s mantra, “Take our country ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:34 pm

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Working poor have their backs against the wall

A woman called me this week. Her back was up against the wall. She called out of desperation. Ina’s voice was trembling. She wanted ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:07 pm

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Making time for grandchildren

“Hank, can you go to McRae’s immediately? It’s Grandparent’s Day, and Azali doesn’t have either grandparent present. She is crying her eyes out!” These words ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 9:00 pm

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Complaining only brings problems

My dear sweet mother has passed on, but her advice still impacts my life. I vividly recall one piece of advice. She said it so ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:23 pm

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Terrorism takes many forms

Terrorism has been powerful over time. Terrorism comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. As I write this Sketches, we are commemorating the impact of ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:18 pm

Opinion

Immigration law has serious consequences

As I lay resting with my eyes closed, an Angel came to me and said, “You really think you know how bad the Alabama Immigration ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:57 pm

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The difference in men and boys

Only once in 1,263 weeks have I rewritten a previously published Sketches.  I am now making that twice in 1,264 weeks.  Copies of this particular ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:23 pm

Opinion

Reality met at a heavy cost

The image was terrible. The reality was terrible. However, the two were not meeting. The image was of mass corruption. The indictments were ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 10:45 pm

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Budget cuts are sleight of hand

This legislative session was framed by promises encased in the Republicans’ “Handshake With Alabama.” However, it became a sleight of hand to shake down ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:50 pm

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Senate procedure resembles a baseball game

Just one more day. This thought kept me going last Thursday in the Alabama Legislature. It was not what I was going through, ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:54 pm

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Legislature has an eventful week in session

So much happened this week. Instead of focusing on just one item, I want to touch on several legislative matters because it was – ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:27 pm

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