In the military we have a saying: A platoon is only as strong as its weakest soldier. That concept applies to a lot of things in...
During the last legislative session, lawmakers could have shown the young girls and youths of our state that they cared about them in their darkest hours,...
Police officers, sheriffs and district attorneys do heroic work every day to lock up criminals and keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Yet many parts of...
Growing up, my parents taught me the basic values of fairness and following the rules. I think these values were common in households all across our...
According to Randy Blazak, former professor of sociology at Portland State University and an expert on hate crimes, a particular segment of white men feel under...
No one makes it through life without regrets. The split-second decision we wish we could take back, the risk we never should have taken, the people...
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Many readers know that, along with my journalism career, I’m also an English instructor at UAB. During most semesters, I...
By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter Every good story has character development and plot. So, let’s start with character development. First, Human Rights Campaign: HRC’s stated...
By House Minority Leader Craig Ford Prisons could be the issue that defines the Alabama Legislature in 2017. Gov. Bentley has said he may call a...
By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter Michael G. Hubbard received a sentence of 96 years for his crimes. However, because he was convicted under State ethics...
