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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Darrio Melton

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Thankful for a busy Thanksgiving week

Thanksgiving is a special holiday in my house. Not only is it a time to stop and be ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Governor, it’s time to uphold your oath

In the past few months, Gov. Robert Bentley has drawn sharp criticism for his refusal to expand Medicaid ...

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Learn the facts about health care

Since President Obama’s health care reform plan went into effect, I have talked with voters across the state ...

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