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The Battle Over Bingo Is Not Over
March 4, 2010 In the February 28, 2010 edition of The Birmingham News, Sen. Roger Bedford dismissed the inexcusable actions of the crowd of people who disrupted a lawful and peaceful rally against the spread of electronic bingo casinos in Alabama.
The Real Costs of the Legislature Killing the Charter School Bill
February 26, 2010 Once again the Democrat majority that controls the Alabama State Legislature did what they so often do -- fail the parents and children of Alabama. The latest abuse ...
Controversial Ad Is Ultimate “Feel Good” Story
February 19, 2010 An unusual thing happened in the weeks prior to the 44th Super Bowl. As you know, Super Bowl ads have become ...
Questions That Need To Be Asked
February 10, 2010 According to some of the latest polls, a majority of Alabamians have decided that legalizing bingo casinos is now a good idea. Interestingly, according to one recent poll, only 2.5 percent ...
The Shaping of the American Mind, A New Report From ISI
February 5, 2010 In the United States, there is tremendous emphasis placed on education, and rightly so. To remain globally competitive, it is essential that we graduate students well-educated in core subjects such as reading and mathematics.
Our Goal: To Uphold the Law
February 2, 2010 At heart of the issue of electronic bingo in Alabama is the question, what is the most effective strategy for eliminating illegal gambling? In the past, Randy Brinson, the president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, has attempted ....
Climate Change We Can Believe In
January 22, 2010 “Climate change” happened right before our very eyes and few politicians and members of the media realized it until Tuesday, January 19th...
Abortion Still an Issue in Health Care Reform
January 15, 2010 President Obama and the Democrat leadership in Congress have created a major political dilemma for themselves in their efforts to nationalize our health care system. The dilemma they face is over abortion.
Democrats Have One Last Chance to Keep Their Promises
January 8, 2010 When the 2010 legislative regular session begins on Tuesday, January 12th, the Democrat leadership that currently controls the Alabama State Legislature will have one last chance to ...
Stand Up, Speak Up and Step Up in 2010
December 28, 2009 At the start of each year, people make resolutions or set goals. Here is a suggestion for a resolution for 2010 … do something that will make a difference. It is easier than you think and the impact ...