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The people's voice of reason
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There are moments in American history when doing the right thing requires courage long before it receives applause. This is one of those moments. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed what millions of Americans have believed all along: states have the constitutional authority to protect women's sports and preserve the promise of Title IX. This is more than a legal victory. It is a victory for fairness, common sense, and every young girl who has spent countless hours training with the...
Perfect for The Fourth of July, the feature film, "Young Washington", is now showing in movie theaters nationwide. It is a compellingly good movie. While the film does have some French and Indian War era violence which gives it its PG-13 rating, it is overall suited for family viewing. As one young lad of 13 years of age put it while holding up his large cup of Coca Cola in the movie theater, "Young Washington" is a good movie, "even better than this Coke". "Young Washington" focuses on the expe...
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...
"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...
Key was a lawyer and obviously had other talents as well. Key was born in 1779; his father was a lawyer and a judge. Though Frances considered becoming an Episcopal priest, he decided to go into law instead. He “read” law under his brother-in-law and Judge Jeremiah Townley Chase. He passed the Bar in 1801. He was considered a good lawyer, practicing in Frederick, Maryland and Washington, D.C. His law practice was successful and was involved in several important cases, appearing even before the...
Today, just about everybody understands that Elon Musk’s greatest dream is to establish a permanent human colony on the planet Mars. Obviously, it is a gargantuan proposal, and many people are claiming that it is utterly impossible. For starters, Musk can’t just jump in and attempt it immediately. Right now, we are in an intense race with China to send American astronauts to the Moon’s south pole to claim the limited strategic high spots with 24/7 daylight for power generation and ice-b...
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...
This Robservation is actually special to me. Not only is it a celebration of the birthday for what I consider to be the greatest country on Earth, but this is also my 200th Robservation. I just wanted to thank Mrs. Grant and say what an honor it has been for me to write for her. During the 250th birthday bash for this great country of ours, emotions are swimming wildly in my head. For me, in my mind at least, my service to this country started long before I even knew it. How? Well, I absolutely...
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 the mercury rises above 90°F, especially with hi...
Happy 250th Birthday, USA!!! As we commemorate this historic milestone, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that unite us as Americans. Our nation’s journey has been shaped by the courage, resilience, and hope of generations who have come before us. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we cherish and remember the importance of coming together as a community, not just in celebration, but in support of one another. "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free....
This year offers a meaningful opportunity for reflection. As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Taiwan marks the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election--a historic milestone that reflects the democratic aspirations of the Taiwanese people and the shared values that continue to connect our two societies. The relationship between Taiwan and the State of Alabama is not merely one of economic exchange. It is a deep-rooted partnership built on...
I spent nearly 40 years coaching football, including more than two decades as a head coach in the SEC, the Big 12, and the American Athletic Conference. I recruited thousands of student-athletes, worked with university presidents, athletic directors, conference commissioners, and NCAA officials. Along the way, I learned a thing or two about the rules and regulations around govern college sports. When I retired from coaching in 2016, I thought my days of working in college athletics were over....
Alabama the Beautiful, is known for being the single state within the USA that has the most navigable inland waterways. For Alabama has over 1,400 miles of commercially navigable channels. Along with 132,000 miles of rivers and streams that wind their way throughout Alabama. Such river systems are an ecological gem for Alabama. As they lead to Alabama having more native types of freshwater crayfish, fish, turtles, snails, and mussel species than any other state in the USA. According to the Alaba...
"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 this...
"Ours is not to reason why, ours but to do and die." This quote, which is a variation of a line from "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, is often used to describe the military mindset when it comes to obeying orders. For, typically, in the military, one of the first duties of a soldier is to obey orders. However, in the American army there is an exception to the "do and die" mindset when it comes to orders. Those orders have to be lawful. When an order is unlawful, an...
July 4, 2026 marks an extraordinary milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The United States Semi quincentennial serves as an opportunity to reflect on the principles that have shaped the American experiment: self-government, individual liberty, the rule of law, and the role each state, including Alabama, carries to preserve them. Our history has not been without challenges or imperfections, but it has been marked by a continual effort to strengthen our...
Jackson Hospital Must Not Be Allowed to Fail History will remember what the River Region does in this moment. Long after the bankruptcy filings have been archived and the court proceedings have ended, people will remember whether this community came together to save one of its most important institutions or stood by while it disappeared. Jackson Hospital is simply too important to fail. This is not merely another corporate restructuring. Jackson Hospital is one of the largest employers in...
June 20, 2026 - A lot of words come to mind when examining how political consultant Angie Horn ran her one major race of the 2026 election cycle: inept, incompetent, embarrassing, and a total train derailment. Horn's management style for Secretary of State Wes Allen's lieutenant governor campaign equaled a pilot flying a plane into a building. While the captain of the Titanic tried to avoid the iceberg, Horn signaled "full steam ahead" and struck the frozen mass head-on. For starters, bot...
Mike Wahl, an Alabama based poet, won one of three $250 prizes awarded for poems selected by the guest judge for the US 250 Persona Poem Project, Lynne Viti. With Viti being faculty emerita of Wellesley College and the inaugural poet laureate of Westwood, Massachusetts. His winning poem is entitled, "Changing the World". With persona poems being poems written in the first person, the "persona" in the poem is the fictional voice the author uses to narrate the poem. In this case, the US 250...
The Alabama Republican Party did exactly what it was supposed to do. It examined the facts, applied the law, and dismissed the challenge to Senator Tommy Tuberville's candidacy, allowing Republicans to move forward and focus on what really matters-the future of Alabama. Chairman Scott Stadthagen and the members of the committee deserve credit for refusing to let the Party become a stage for political theater. They made a decision based on the evidence and prevented an unnecessary distraction...
(First of two parts) - LEE COUNTY - In Alabama, whoever pays for a university governs it - excluding students and taxpayers -- the Charter and faculty be damned. Auburn's trustees fund campaigns like Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). Orr chairs the Senate committee which determines AU's State appropriations. On June 5 trustees abolished the faculty Senate and the faculty (who control no money) were left without voice. This Perspective follows the money, every dollar shown in a public filing. The...
Alabama Republican voters sent a message that no consultant, no pollster, and no establishment insider can spin away. President Donald J. Trump remains the most powerful force in Republican politics, and nowhere was that more obvious than in Alabama's runoff elections. In the Republican race for United States Senate, Barry Moore defeated Jared Hudson by a commanding margin. Moore had something every Republican candidate in America wants and very few can truly claim: the full confidence of...
