The people's voice of reason
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In times of trial, America’s character is tested, not in words, but in action. When Charlie Kirk was taken from us, the conservative movement did not collapse, it was called to rise, to renew, to refashion itself in courage and conviction. And in that moment, a leader emerged, not by accident, but by preparation: Erika Kirk. Erika Kirk is far more than a custodian of a legacy. She is its expansion, its living evolution. Her life has been a tapestry of service: from winning Miss Arizona USA to f...
Oftentimes. we get confused with the idea of “it's all part of God's plan” and “God has a plan for it all”. There is a big difference between these two statements. If everything that happens, every tragedy, every heartbreak, every trauma. was simply just all part of God's plan”, then how would we cope with the fact that God is a loving and good and just God? Because if it was His plan, then why didn't He stop it or why didn't He intervene? Why did I have to go through it? And I think a lot of...
Miranda rights rise out of a 1966, United States Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. In March of 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested for the kidnapping and rape of an eighteen-year-old girl. At that time, Miranda was twenty- three years old, was indigent and his educational accomplishment was only as high as one half of the ninth grade. He was examined by a medical doctor who both said he had an emotional illness, of the schizophrenic type but also said he was alert, intelligent within...
I wrote this Robservation almost 20-years-ago for another newspaper. How things have not changed. Actually, they have gotten worse. After the summer of mass migration in 2015, the entire Western world has been turned on its head. All you have to do is go to YouTube and search for the dozens and dozens of protests that are breaking out all around the world because of the mass migration and countries allowing immigrants in who either have no desire to assimilate into their new culture or in many...
Is “protecting our democracy” really patriotic—or is it propaganda? In September 2024, Senator Tommy Tuberville penned an op-ed in Newsweek, declaring: “But this issue is simple: protect our democracy by ensuring that Americans, not foreign nationals, democratically decide what direction our country should go.” It sounds noble at first glance. But here’s the problem: America was never founded as a democracy. Our Founders deliberately rejected it. They gave us something far stronger—a...
What we witnessed in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassin was one of the most powerful addresses in modern American history; Deliveries by his widow. The words were raw, real, and righteous: the evil has just created 100 million Charlie Kirks. Evil thought it had silenced him. In truth, it has unleashed something it cannot possibly control. Charlie's death has torn away the mask. Every patriot now sees clearly, this isn't politics as usual. This is spiritual war. This is good versus evil....
The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah this past week shook the Nation. The horrible act of political violence created an earthquake around the country with the outpouring of grief for Kirk and his family. But it also brought out further hate by those who cheered on his death and celebrated it on social media. It happened right here in Alabama with numerous posters in the state making the same terrible statements. The question is: how will Alabama leaders handle this with those who are...
September 17, 2025 – A number of people on the left including former U.S. Senator Doug Jones have suggested the late Charlie Kirk was shot because of their rhetoric. Jones even went so far as to compare him to former Governor George C. Wallace who was paralyzed from the waist down due to an assassin's bullet during the 1972 campaign. "Words have consequences," former Senator Jones sai Once that genie is out of the bottle, for God's sakes you cannot control where the violence is going to come f...
Mike Flynt had a promising career as a college football player. In 1965, he was on the first state championship team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. The high school that has since become known for being featured on the television show, "Friday Night Lights". And in his junior year at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, he was an all-conference linebacker, team captain, and leading tackler. However, his senior year in college, his proclivity for fighting got out of hand. And in...
Most of my readers will recall Elkanah Tisdale’s iconic political cartoon evoking "Gerrymander" nomenclature for Massachusetts’ redistricted manipulations following the 1810 census. A July 18, 2024 post by Neely Tucker [https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2024/07/gerrymandering-the-origin-story/] featured former chief of the Rare Book & Special Collections Division guest, Mark Dimunation. He offered the following on gerrymandering which has become part of our lexicon these past two centuries: “The term,...
“From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…” Most of us know why the Marine Hymn speaks of the halls of Montezuma. It refers to the Mexican War (1846-48) in which the Marine and other American soldiers, led by General Winfield Scott fought a fierce battle from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and stormed Chapultepec Castle. But what about the shores of Tripoli? That’s another story. It goes back nearly 1,400 years to the beginning of Muslim Jihad, but let’s start with 1785. Thomas Jefferson...
Every passing year, our automobile engineers continue to fail miserably in their production of quality products. In their efforts to build bling, style, and needless options, they are neglecting the basic essentials—durability, dependability, economy, and most of all—SIMPLICITY. That means easy to build, easy and inexpensive to repair, and the ABSENSE of gimmicks that tend to disrupt basic functions. Among the most neglected car parts are the BUMPERS. Like their names imply, their purpose is...
Since President Trump took charge, the nation’s capital is already changing, shopkeepers are standing taller, criminals are on notice, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is proving that law and order can be restored where weak liberal leadership failed. Since President Trump took over, in a matter of days things have already changed in Washington, D.C. Let’s be honest, before Trump stepped in, our nation’s capital had become more dangerous than ever. Each trip I made in recent years was worse than...
This is a big election year in Alabama. All of our constitutional offices are up for election on May 19, 2026, and the races have begun. Included in the cavalcade are Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, and State Auditor. All of our statewide elected officials are Republicans, and all will be after the dust settles next year. We are a one-party state when it comes to statewide offices. Our legislature, House and Senate, are...
Congratulations to Mayor Gordon Stone on his re-election in the closest mayor's race in Pike Road history. Just 54 votes decided the outcome, with Stone edging challenger Mark Spurlin 1,566 to 1,512 after one of the largest turnouts our town has ever seen. That razor-thin margin speaks volumes: every vote mattered. Every conversation, every door knocked, every opinion expressed, each one made a difference. But now that the ballots have been counted, it's time to celebrate Mayor Stone's victory...
Alabama’s economic story is rooted in movement—of people, products, ideas, and capital. From automotive and aerospace to forest products, chemicals, logistics, and shipbuilding, our state’s competitive edge depends on whether suppliers can reach customers reliably, workers can reach jobs quickly, and communities can deliver the utilities and digital capacity modern firms require. Smart infrastructure investment is the backbone of all three. It is a compounding asset that lifts produ...
Today is a day that will be remembered for generations in Alabama history. President Donald J. Trump has officially announced that the permanent headquarters of the United States Space Command will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. This is not just a victory for our state-it is a victory for common sense, fairness, and the future of American strength in space. I am thrilled to report that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville,...
After years of political scheming by the left, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville, Alabama. This was never supposed to be about politics. After a thorough and highly competitive selection process, Huntsville was chosen as the best home for SPACECOM in 2021. In fact, three different Air Force Secretaries – including Joe Biden's Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall – have confirmed that Redstone Arsenal is the best hom...
As the son of a World War II veteran, one of the main reasons I ran for U.S. Senate was to ensure the federal government was fulfilling its obligation to provide our great veterans with the timely, quality care earned through their service to this great country. It is the least we can do to give back to those who have sacrificed so much on behalf of our freedom. Unlike other countries, the U.S. military is, proudly, an all-volunteer force. Throughout our history, millions of Americans have...
What's Happening in Washington Will Be the Model for Every Blue City Since President Trump took charge, the nation's capital is already changing, shopkeepers are standing taller, criminals are on notice, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is proving that law and order can be restored where weak liberal leadership failed. Since President Trump took over, in a matter of days things have already changed in Washington, D.C. Let's be honest, before Trump stepped in, our nation's capital had become more...
On Friday, history was made. President Donald J. Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin to American soil for the first time since the war in Ukraine began. The meeting took place in Alaska, a location chosen personally by President Trump for its symbolism and strategic value. By selecting Alaska, the President ensured that Putin would set foot on American soil but not in the political swamp of Washington. The world witnessed the red carpet reception and the American military flyover that marked...
August 19, 2025 - FAIRHOPE, AL - Following the Alabama Gazette's recent coverage of the wrongful conviction claims surrounding inmate Murray "Bubba" Lawrence, Jr., his longtime advocacy team is drawing attention to another troubling chapter: the unexpected disengagement of a Birmingham law firm during a critical moment in his post-conviction fight. Lawrence, now having just completed his second decade of imprisonment, has maintained his innocence from the outset-as does the original court...
No one presided over its funeral, but vestiges of antisemitism died suddenly here, and no one missed its pernicious influence. Segregation based on race was an overt policy for years, but segregation on the basis of faith was a subtle form of discrimination, permeating through our political institutions for years. Its subtlety masked its effect, and its virtually unwritten code prevented our Jewish friends and neighbors from fully assimilating into our social and political communities. When the...
When we discuss Alabama’s economic development ecosystem, we often focus on workforce, education, and innovation. However, one of the most powerful engines that drives our growth—and connects our communities to opportunity—is our logistics infrastructure. Alabama's network of ports, both coastal and inland, transform the way business is done in our state. As a site selector and economic development consultant, I have worked with companies, large and small, to find the optimal locations for long-...
Tougher Criminal Penalties to Protect Children Should Be Number One Priority for Next Alabama Legislative Session The recent arrest of eight suspects in the sexual abuse and human trafficking of 10 minors in Bibb County shocked the state. Then there was the arrest of three women for the sexual violence of a child in Limestone County. Finally, the tragic story of a 3-year-old who was left in a hot car by a contract worker for the Alabama Department of Human Resources in Jefferson County added to...
