Columnists

Senate procedure resembles a baseball game

Just one more day. This thought kept me going last Thursday in the Alabama Legislature. It ...

Columnists

Legislature has an eventful week in session

So much happened this week. Instead of focusing on just one item, I want to touch on ...

Columnists

Redistricting can determine if votes count

Redistricting. Reapportionment. Ultimately, it’s the process of determining which citizens reside in which districts for election ...

Columnists

Fasting teaches inner strength

“Thank you so much for the discussion,” said Malika Fortier. I was surprised at the words and ...

Columnists

Allegiances taint tenure bill

I had a unique perspective on the controversial tenure bill being considered by the Alabama Legislature. I ...

Columnists

Alabama will rise from disaster

“The storm is passing over,” is a refrain from a powerful Black spiritual rooted in the Old Testament.  ...

Columnists

Judgements are often inaccurate

He was just standing there. I knew he was waiting for me and I was certain I ...

Columnists

Tax policies will set education back

It’s a crying shame. Alabama has moved up in education quality for its students from 49th among ...

Opinion

Jubilee was a whirlwind of activity

The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is a cultural event:  It celebrates the right to vote.  It is a ...

Opinion

Peace can come at a stiff price sometimes

It was a daunting challenge. But it was one I had to meet. The call came late Tuesday ...

Opinion

Students show skills through competition

I was just stopping by without any expectations. Then it hit me smack in the face.  ...

Opinion

Transfer bill is a political shell game

It’s a shell game. We see two shells stamped in bold letters: “ethics” and “transparency.” ...

Opinion

Children headed to educational basement

I prayed, but I didn’t pray for victory.  I prayed that I be able to do my best.  I ...

Columnists

The legislative landscape is changing

It was the first week of the 2011 regular legislative session. It was a world of difference from ...

RSS General

Voting is a responsibility

Voting is powerful. It’s the difference in being spoken for by others and speaking for ourselves. It’s the ...

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