The people's voice of reason
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"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance." — Psalm 33:12 History records the rise and fall of kingdoms, empires, and republics. Ancient Greece gave civilization democracy but could not preserve it. Rome built the greatest empire of the ancient world, yet eventually collapsed under the weight of its own excesses. Great powers have risen, flourished, and disappeared into history, leaving behind little more than monuments and memories. Yet t...
When Katie Britt assumed her role on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, she did so as the most junior Senator of the entire body, ranking last in seniority. She was low on the totem pole, and she had big shoes to fill taking over legendary Senator Richard Shelby’s seat. He ranked fourth in overall seniority and was probably one of the five most powerful elected officials in the country when he retired as Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Many expected it would b...
The June 16 Republican runoff yielded the final revelation of the 2026 election year. Winning the GOP Primary nomination is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. Several of the most important and prominent political posts in the state were decided in the first primary on May 19. Tommy Tuberville prevailed in the Governor’s race, garnering an amazing 85% of the vote. Caroleene Dobson won the Secretary of State race against two opponents. Young Boozer captured an unprecedented fourth t...
WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separation. Although not a governing document, the Declaration of Independence provides the blueprint f...
As adults, we all can look back on our lives and find people or moments that will forever be etched into our memories. Some of them will not only forever be remembered, but they are the ones that changed the trajectory of our lives. It may be the death of a loved one, an illness, or a tragedy, but these periods moved us to places we would have never otherwise gone. Thankfully some of these events were good as well. For instance, I can remember my first time fishing at the lake and my first time...
Summer is officially here, and with it comes longer days, outdoor gatherings, and the kind of warmth that draws people outside. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks to our health. Whether you're a seasoned adult managing chronic conditions or simply someone who loves a backyard barbecue, understanding how heat affects the body can be the difference between a great summer and a dangerous one. The human body is remarkably good at regulating its own temperature, but only up to a point. When...
July 5, 2026 - FIFA reverses itself and will allow Team USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's game against Belgium. Balogun received a red card during Team USA's game with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The referee's controversial red card (the soccer equivalent of a flagrant foul) meant the Balogun was ejected from that game, the U.S. was forced to play with just ten players for the last 36 minutes of the game, and Balogun was suspended for the Belgium game. It is unusual for a referee to...
Scripture doesn’t give us all the details we’d like to know about church and state. For example, St. Paul said we must obey civil government since it’s ordained of God, operating as his agent of justice to punish wrong (Romans 13). This is especially problematic since we believe Nero ruled Rome at the time. Nero was a vile man, sexually deviant and a murderer. He had his own mother and a wife murdered and assaulted a second wife so violently that she miscarried his child and died herself. He als...
American War & Conflict Deaths (1775–Present) (Combat + non‑combat deaths where available) Conflict U.S. Deaths American Revolutionary War 1775–1783 ~25,000 War of 1812 1812–1815 ~15,000 Mexican–American War 1846–1848 13,283 Civil War 1861–1865 ~655,000 (Union 364,511; Confederate ~290,000) Spanish–American War 1898 2,446 Philippine–American War 1899–1902 4,196 World War I 1917–1918 116,516 World War II 1941–1945 405,399 (deadliest U.S. war) Korean War 1950–1953 36,574 Vietnam War 1955–1975 58,...
July 3, 2026 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny - the freedom and Independence of the United States of America. Fifty-six men - representing legions of freedom-loving Patriots sprawled across 13 Colonies - pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to sign a legendary charter of freedom and declare America's promise that all...
Abuse of Purse Strings - Part II] Last month I laid down the AU money 'stem to Stern' so to speak. Trustees' wealth buys access to the seat through corrupt governors who appoint them; the same wealth funds Tiger Paw PAC, the PAC pays budget chairs who ramrodded HB 580. The Board executed this ill-advised Second of two parts. legislation on June 5 by dissolving the faculty Senate in 15 scheduled minutes. I ask readers to(re)visit Part 1: https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/20...
July 4, 2026 – Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesquicentennial celebration will be at American Village in Montevallo. Since millions of Americans are traveling, e...
Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock Hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by a...
The United States advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 2–0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match defined by resilience, set‑piece brilliance, and a gritty defensive stand. 🇺🇸 A Crucial Knockout Victory Playing on home soil at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the U.S. entered the Round of 32 with momentum and high expectations. The match began with Bosnia pressing early, forcing U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese into two important saves in the openi...
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Alabama's unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat casino from Indiana, was deployed as the state's newest artificial reef about 23 miles south of Orange Beach. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) is overseeing the project that started with towing the 408-foot vessel from its temporary home in...
MONTGOMERY – As Alabamians head into Memorial Day weekend and prepare for summer travel and outdoor activities, Governor Kay Ivey on Friday is encouraging veterans and active-duty military members to take advantage of the state's Parks for Patriots Program, which provides free admission to participating Alabama State Parks day-use areas and discounts on lodging as a thank you for their service to the nation. Alabama also offers additional outdoor recreation benefits for veterans and a...
The Presbyterians USA will not vote this summer on a controversial proposal that sought to require ordained clergy to be monogamous, after a key committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ruled the measure out of order and sent it for further study. A Procedural Halt to a Heated Debate The overture-known as CON‑10 and originally submitted by the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca-asked the denomination to amend its Book of Order so that any minister "engaged in any relationship of a sexual n...
The Battle of Gettysburg stands as the pivotal clash of the American Civil War-three days of brutal combat, bold decisions, and staggering losses that reshaped the conflict's trajectory. Fought July 1–3, 1863, the battle pitted Union Maj. Gen. George G. Meade against Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, each commanding armies exceeding 70,000 men. The Union ultimately prevailed, halting Lee's invasion of the North and marking the war's turning point. Commanders and Their Strategies Robert E. Lee, f...
Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wednesday 1st July 2026: UK regulators should review canine screening regulations for aerospace cargo, as current policy is creating unnecessary costs, additional emissions, and inefficiencies across the supply chain, Global K9's (GK9) Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Daniels, told delegates at the Multimodal 2026 exhibition in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). Speaking on air cargo security, Daniels explained that aircraft engines cannot currently be screened by...
Can students really skip college and earn a good living? Here’s what the data shows. For much of the last few decades, some young people have heard a simple mantra: bachelor’s or bust. That is, they were told that the best and perhaps only path to economic prosperity is through a four-year college education. Now a wide swath of politicians, educators, and philanthropists are rethinking this. Some even suggest that there are numerous lucrative jobs that don’t require a degree. A New York Times vi...
Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it’s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconventional and timely view. Private and corporate flying is discretionary, tracks closely to c...
Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program Historically, Medicare could not cover medications solely for weight loss. For Medicare enrollees interested in GLP-1 and related medications, this meant facing hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs every month. But that changed on July 1, 2026, with a new pilot program that offers Medicare prescription plan enrollees access to weight-loss medications for a $50 monthly copay. Here, GoodRx, a platform for m...
A series of death cases raises questions about safety and oversight at detox centers Trust is the first thing families hand over when they walk a loved one through the doors of a detox or residential treatment center, and the decision is almost never made calmly. It tends to come within hours of an overdose or a phone call no family ever wants to take, with parents and spouses operating on the belief that medical oversight is already built into what is being provided. And the country is leaning...
MONTGOMERY - In observance of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama's manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic growth in the Yellowhammer State. "On 'Made in the USA' Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the Shoals to the Shore who drive our state's growing economy while delivering 'Made in Alabama' products across the nation and around the world," said...
School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts. School districts are under pressure this year. Some of the largest in the country are handing out pink slips. Canceling technology contracts. And even slashing specific medications from employee health plans. As many school boards debate their budgets for the upcoming school year, a Chalkbeat analysis found a common thread: More than half of the country’s 50 largest school districts are poised to or already have made...
