Opinion
When AI Becomes a “Friend”: The Hidden Risk Facing Children
“This is not an argument against innovation or technology. It’s an argument for guardrails.”—Emily Jones
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Alabama Wants to Lead Autism Research — So Why Is It Mandating 1990s Nutrition Policy?
“If Alabama truly wants to lead, it must first stop making nutrition decisions that contradict modern biology”—Alicia Haggermaker
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Waiting on the Dream
Dr. Joe L. Reed, Alabama, and the Long Road to Unity—Guest Opinion by Lisa Ward
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Sheep Stealing
Guest column from Rev. Michael Brooks of Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster AL
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Fulton County Confirms 315,000 Unsigned 2020 Votes
County admits early ballots lacked required signatures, renewing debate over 2020 election processes as State board weighs fines and records access
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For Child Sex Predators—Two States, Two Different Approaches
Washington lawmakers propose lighter sentences for online sting offenders, Alabama pre-files a law to expand the death penalty for child rapists
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A Visionary Move: President Trump Restores American Naval Supremacy
“These ships are floating deterrence—clear, visible, unmistakable signals that America will not be pushed, boxed in, or outmatched”—Perry O. Hooper Jr.
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The Golden Fleet: Trump Battleship Plan Stirs Debate
President Trump unveils USS Defiant and “Golden Fleet” battleships; Navy adds new FF(X) frigate as critics question cost, tech and cruiser roles
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Happy Kwanzaa!
Kwanzaa begins today, a seven-day celebration of African heritage and the Nguzo Saba principles from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, focusing on unity, purpose and community
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When Politeness, Safety, and Silence Become Tools of Harm
An End-Of-Year Self Reflection by Alicia Haggermaker
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FanDuel Launch Spurs New Gambling Debate in Alabama
FanDuel unveils prediction platform in Alabama despite ban; renewed debate grows as past bills stalled and lawmakers consider new 2026 proposals
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Alabama’s Red Snapper Season Continues Through December 31
Alabama’s 2025 federal allocation of red snapper was 664,552 pounds