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Some critics of modern education claim that when history, political science and economics became "social studies," the dumbing-down of America began.
Tell it to Alabama: More signs of tax inequity
Republican leaders in Alabama want people to focus on the tangible effects of the state’s low-tax mentality. Low taxes mean more incoming industries, jobs and prosperity. Tell that to a poverty-stricken family whose state income taxes are high because they happen to live in Alabama, which taxes low-income families at a higher rate than any other state.
Republican leaders in Alabama want people to focus on the tangible effects of the state’s low-tax mentality. Low taxes mean more incoming industries, jobs and prosperity. Tell that to a poverty-stricken family whose state income taxes are high because they happen to live in Alabama, which taxes low-income families at a higher rate than any other state.
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Sharing oversight isn't ideal: 2-year colleges need board
Since their creation, Alabama’s two-year colleges have helped the state and its people in many ways. But there is no denying they could have done better if they had been better managed at the top.
Since their creation, Alabama’s two-year colleges have helped the state and its people in many ways. But there is no denying they could have done better if they had been better managed at the top.
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The message of this election: For now, it's incomplete
An unassuming and obscure accountant from upstate New York may look back on the fall of 2009 as the high point of his political career. If, indeed, the 59-year-old from Lake Placid goes on to have a political career. As a candidate for New York’s 23rd U.S. congressional district, Doug Hoffman basked in the conservative spotlight this month and last.
An unassuming and obscure accountant from upstate New York may look back on the fall of 2009 as the high point of his political career. If, indeed, the 59-year-old from Lake Placid goes on to have a political career. As a candidate for New York’s 23rd U.S. congressional district, Doug Hoffman basked in the conservative spotlight this month and last.
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Strange pattern for Troy King
Just when you thought you had seen everything Alabama politics has to offer, something new comes along.
Just when you thought you had seen everything Alabama politics has to offer, something new comes along.
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It's a blight on society: The evils of domestic abuse
No one should feel threatened at home, within their families, or by those with whom they share intimacy. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is an ingrained part of the human existence for too many people. Its eradication remains high on the civilized world’s to-do list.
No one should feel threatened at home, within their families, or by those with whom they share intimacy. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is an ingrained part of the human existence for too many people. Its eradication remains high on the civilized world’s to-do list.
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Memorial: Handle with care
Because of television, the civil rights movement has more than its share of images indelibly stamped on the American mind. High on that list is the picture of a bantam rooster George Wallace, governor of the great state of Alabama, making good on a calculated campaign promise that he would “stand in the schoolhouse door” to prevent the integration of state schools.
Because of television, the civil rights movement has more than its share of images indelibly stamped on the American mind. High on that list is the picture of a bantam rooster George Wallace, governor of the great state of Alabama, making good on a calculated campaign promise that he would “stand in the schoolhouse door” to prevent the integration of state schools.
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Trey's death and us: It's time to look in the mirror
Anniston is uncomfortable, and rightly so. A 12-year-old boy is dead. Tre’Juan Figures took his own life a week ago today, according to the Calhoun County coroner. The boy was subject to unceasing harassment and bullying at Anniston Middle School, according to his family. That pressure apparently led Figures to end his life.
Anniston is uncomfortable, and rightly so. A 12-year-old boy is dead. Tre’Juan Figures took his own life a week ago today, according to the Calhoun County coroner. The boy was subject to unceasing harassment and bullying at Anniston Middle School, according to his family. That pressure apparently led Figures to end his life.
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The Air Force tanker contract is one of the most expensive pacts in U.S. history: Up to $40 billion to build 179 aerial refueling planes. But the details of this twisting, turning, lengthy saga aren't getting any easier to keep straight.
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Wall Street economists looking for an accurate portrayal of U.S. economic recovery might want to schedule a trip to northeast Alabama. Our landscape, though painted with fall beauty, is both tainted by swaths of joblessness and blessed by small shoots of job growth. The message is distinct: Be happy for what's gained, but don't misinterpret the depths of the area's unemployment.
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In recent years, The Star's editorial board has taken the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to task for failing to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards and requirements in a variety of areas.
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Well, wouldn't you know it? U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican of "You lie!" fame, has raised quite a cache of cash since his September outburst.
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There are strong reasons to commend efforts to pump life into the Black Belt's economy. Even so, important questions remain unanswered. The entire state of Alabama has an interest in bringing prosperity to the Black Belt. The idea of state aid and tax breaks to help the economy is built into our political DNA.
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Today's story on the life and death of Tre'Juan Cordell Figures is a difficult one for a community newspaper to cover. The story involves a young man who took his own life, a situation that calls for balancing the public's right to know against a family's usual desire for privacy at these times.
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At this rate, Alabama is going to owe Louisiana a sincere and heartfelt apology. For decades, Louisiana has taken the prize for the state government with the highest corruption quotient.
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