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School flexibility bill should be fixed or it must be rejected

Public education is one of the most important services our state and local governments provide. All of us want to see our schools improve, and ... Read more

From the Statehouse

The 2013 regular legislative session begins this week. There are a myriad of issues that must be dealt with during their four-month journey. Read more

Democratic Party not dead in Alabama

Since 2010, some people have argued that the Democratic Party is dead in Alabama. They are wrong. There are several reasons why Democrats are not only ... Read more

Invest in public education

Next week, state legislators will return to Montgomery to open the 2013 Legislative Session. There are several issues the legislature will address this year, and one ... Read more

50/50 chance is better than zero

Basketball season is very much different from football season. There are many more games played during basketball season, and due to the nature of the beast, ... Read more