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• The Corwin Amendment (The Original Thirteenth Amendment)

  08-03-2023 20:32 via alabamagazette.com
  
  From the mid-1900s to modern times, the government-approved narrative has been that the South fought a war to protect slavery. This was denied by Southerners, e.g., Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Richard Taylor, E. P. Alexander, Raphael Semmes, and Northerners, e.g., George Lunt, Simon Cameron, Edward Channing, and for at least the first half of the war, U.S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln. Slavery...
  
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• Why parents aren't reading to kids, and what it means for young students

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Why parents aren’t reading to kids, and what it means for young students Jeana Wallace never enjoyed reading as a child. The books she read in school didn’t interest her and “constant deadlines made it even harder to connect with the stories,” she said. Reading was a chore, something to rush through for a test or school assignment. So when Wallace became a mother in 2019, she didn’t read to her so...
  
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• Two Cases To Protect Girls Sports Set For Oral Arguments Before The Supreme Court Tomorrow

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Can states like West Virginia and Idaho pass laws protecting girl athletes? That is the prominent question that comes before The Supreme Court tomorrow, January 13th, 2026, during oral arguments for "State of West Virginia v. B.P.J." and "Little v. Hecox". As both cases involve female athletes, some at the collegiate level and some at the middle-school level, who had promising...
  
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• Tuberville, Scott Introduce Resolution Celebrating Trump Admin's Successful Operation in Venezuela

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing a resolution commending the United States military for its recent action in Venezuela with the arrest of indicted narco-terrorist dictator Nicolás Maduro. The resolution praises the operation's precision and the Trump administration's leadership in the fight for a more free a...
  
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• Tuberville Objects to Democrats' Attempts to Re-Write History About the January 6th Hoax

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to object to Democrats' attempts to re-write history about the January 6th hoax. Over the past five years, Democrats have tried everything they can to blame the events that took place at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 on Republicans when, in reality, it was Nancy Pelosi and Democrats who were r...
  
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• The Upcoming Year a Big One in Alabama for State Politics and Elections

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  So the year 2026 has finally arrived and for Alabama it means a busy election year ahead. For those seeking elective office in the state, candidates can qualify from January 5th through January 23th. The party primary elections are on May 19th, and if there are any run-offs, they are set for June 16th. And finally, the general election will be next fall on November 3rd. All of the state...
  
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• The Treaty of Toledo: A Fragile Peace Between Francis I and Charles V

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On January 12, 1539, two of Europe's most powerful rulers-King Francis I of France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V-signed the Treaty of Toledo, a diplomatic accord intended to stabilize a continent exhausted by decades of rivalry, shifting alliances, and intermittent war. Though often overshadowed by the more dramatic battles of the Italian Wars, the treaty marked a pivotal moment in the...
  
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• The shifting demand for remote talent amid global business growth

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The shifting demand for remote talent amid global business growth The upswing in remote work has been the most conspicuous employment trend in recent memory, driven initially by necessity, before employee expectations and demand shifted along with it. This creates opportunities for fast-growing businesses seeking new strategies to perpetuate their expansion, both domestically and globally. When...
  
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• The Senate Was Built to Govern, Not to Hide The People Voted for Results, Not Excuses

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  When Ronald Reagan ran for president, he did not campaign on managing decline or respecting Washington precedent. He ran on restoring American strength, reviving economic growth, and reminding the country that government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. Reagan understood something modern Washington too often forgets. When the American people demand action, leadership does not...
  
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• The Cuban regime is on shaky grond

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In recent years, the stability of Cuba's long-standing regime has come under increased scrutiny as international dynamics shift and old alliances falter. The island nation, once heavily reliant on support from Venezuela, now faces an uncertain future following the U.S. raid that sent former dictator Nicolas Maduro into exile and prosecution by the United States. End of an Era: The...
  
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• The Alabama Legislature is in session

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 13, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – At noob today both houses of the Alabama Legislature gaveled in opening the 2026 Alabama regular legislative session. New members of the Alabama House – elected in special election in 2025 were introduced to the members and officially joined the Former state Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper( joined the Senate filling the vacancy created by the resignation of form...
  
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• Supreme Court Set to Hear Major Cases on Gender Identity and Female Sports

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in two closely watched cases that could reshape the future of women's sports nationwide. The consolidated cases - Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. - will determine whether Idaho and West Virginia may enforce laws restricting participation in female sports to biological females. A ruling is expected by June...
  
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• Steve Marshall formally qualifies to run for U.S. Senate

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 12, 2026 – HOOVER – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) qualified to run for U.S. Senate at Alabama Republican Party headquarters. Marshall was joined by supporters including sheriffs, party leaders, campaign aides, and dozens of college students. Marshall said that he was justified in running because as attorney general, "We have been able to deliver tangible results for the...
  
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• Staying home to raise the family? Here's what the working spouse needs to earn

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Staying home to raise the family? Here’s what the working spouse needs to earn While the cost of raising a young child can now reach over $40,000 in pre-tax income annually, depending on where you live, many families find ways to mitigate some of the larger costs associated with parenthood. This often includes considerations about who will work in the household and whether young children will requ...
  
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• Seasonal affective disorder? It might be your hormones

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Seasonal affective disorder? It might be your hormones The “winter blues” are real. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects roughly 5% of U.S. adults, and nearly 4 in 10 people say their mood reliably tanks in winter. Less sunlight, shorter days, and melatonin going into overdrive all play a role. While SAD may be a convenient scapegoat for every low mood between November and March, its symptoms...
  
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• Robin Hood Series On MGM+ Inaccurately Portrays Christianity

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  "A pox on the phony king of England!", so go the words to one of the songs in the Walt Disney animated adaptation of "Robin Hood". Yet, some people are claiming that even though the 1973 Walt Disney cartoon features a red fox as the legendary noble outlaw, it is less far-fetched than the latest MGM+ Robin Hood adaptation featuring Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham. An...
  
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• Results, Not Rhetoric: Kay Ivey's Lasting Legacy

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  Some State of the State addresses are exercises in optimism. Others are lists of aspirations. Governor Kay Ivey delivered something rarer: a closing chapter to a consequential governorship, grounded in results and defined by stewardship. Her final State of the State address was not built on slogans or self congratulation. It was built on facts, outcomes, and an unmistakable sense of duty. Dollar...
  
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• Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Key Domestic Funding Bills

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 9, 2025 - Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass three domestic appropriations bills for the fiscal year 2026. The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment appropriations bills passed the House today with bipartisan support. Sewell secured the inclusion of $750,000 for the City of Brighton and key funding for...
  
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• Rep. Adline Clarke to Deliver Alabama House Democratic Caucus Response to Gov. Ivey's State of the State Address

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  January 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Democratic Caucus announced that Rep. Adline Clarke of Mobile (HD‑97) will deliver the caucus’ official response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State Address on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Gov. Ivey’s address is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Alabama State Capitol. Immediately afterward, Rep. Clarke’s remarks will be broadcast on Blueprint Alabama’s F...
  
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• Ratification Day, January 14, 1784: The Final Act That Secured American Independence

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On January 14, 1784, in the quiet winter capital of Annapolis, Maryland, the Confederation Congress gathered inside the Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House to take an action that would formally close one of the most consequential chapters in world history. With a unanimous vote, the delegates ratified the Treaty of Paris, the agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War...
  
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• President Trump Set to Meet With Archbishop Paul Coakley, New Head of U.S. Catholic Bishops

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to meet tomorrow with Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, the recently elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The meeting marks the first formal conversation between the president and the nation's top Catholic leader since Coakley assumed the role in November 2025. The White House has not released a detailed agenda, but senior...
  
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• Praying for our Leaders

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  The Roman god Janus was the god of two faces. A mature face looked back with reflection. A youthful face looked forward with anticipation. How fitting the first month of the year is named for him in the sense that we do both things. I looked back at 2025 in my inaugural sermon this year suggesting we’ll remember January 2025 with the images of two U.S. presidents. Former president Jimmy Carter die...
  
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• Movie Set In Alabama, "Signing Tony Raymond", Comes Out In Movie Theaters This Weekend

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Sweet Home Alabama is at the front and center of the plot for the forthcoming movie, "Signing Tony Raymond", which is being released in movie theaters this Friday. As the promotional blurb for the film states, "A young college football coach is sent to rural Alabama to try and sign the nation's top high school defensive end and soon finds himself trying to outflank rival...
  
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• More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Alabama's budget

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Marina-foodblogger // Shutterstock More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Alabama's budget Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue. Every gasoline and diesel sale...
  
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• Marshall Reaches Settlement with Cullman Clinic Accused of Using Dangerous, Unapproved Weight‑Loss Drugs

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Montgomery, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that the state has reached a settlement with Aurora IV and Wellness, a Cullman IV infusion clinic accused of administering unapproved and potentially dangerous weight‑loss drugs to unsuspecting patients. The agreement permanently shuts down the clinic, bars its owners - Amanda and Chris Medders - from working in any health...
  
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• Marshall Applauds Supreme Court Action Supporting Religious Rights in Vaccine Mandate Case

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 9, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is celebrating a recent U.S. Supreme Court order that vacated a lower-court ruling against religious protections for the Amish community in New York, calling the decision a win for parental rights and religious freedom. The case centered on New York's 2019 repeal of religious exemptions to school vaccine mandates, a move...
  
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• Kay Ivey Set to Deliver Final State of the State Address Tuesday

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her final State of the State address Tuesday evening, marking the ceremonial start of the 2026 legislative session and offering what is expected to be a forward‑looking reflection on her nine years in office. The speech, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Alabama State Capitol, will highlight stories of service, education, and community resilience - themes...
  
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• Kay Ivey lays out agenda for her last legislative session

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  January 13, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered her ninth and final State of the State address as the Alabama Legislature opens the 2026 regular session ahead of the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries on May 19 to elect new leadership. “My fellow Alabamians! The momentum is in our sails in Alabama – and we are not done yet!” declared Governor Ivey. “Today marks my 10t...
  
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• January 9, 1916: The Gallipoli Campaign Ends in Ottoman Victory

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  On January 9, 1916, one of World War I's most grueling and consequential campaigns came to a close. After nearly eleven months of fighting, the final Allied troops withdrew from the Gallipoli Peninsula, marking a decisive victory for the Ottoman Empire and ending one of the war's most ambitious but ill‑fated operations. A Campaign Born of Strategic Ambition The Gallipoli campaign began i...
  
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• Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really.

  12-01-2026 21:24 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of a college diploma. In turn, there’s been a veritable firehose of news stories a...
  
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