by Robert Parham | May 7, 2014 | Opinion
Alabama Republican state Sen. Cam Ward gave a candid – even courageous – interview about prison reform, acknowledging root systemic issues and pressing for changes. He said Alabama has “the most overcrowded, underfunded system in the United States...
by Israel Olofinjana | May 6, 2014 | Opinion
Conversations are ongoing about “reverse mission,” as some are arguing that the term should be dropped because it sounds arrogant and divisive. In responding to those who reasoned that it sounds or appears arrogant, I would suggest that a proper...
by Edwin Davis | May 6, 2014 | Opinion
Texas newspapers in March carried alarming articles about the volume of children at all grade levels suspended by administrators for “unacceptable” behaviors. The number of suspensions is indeed remarkable and depressing. Clearly we have behavior problems...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 5, 2014 | Opinion
A meeting in Wilmington offered the chance for a sunny walk along Wrightsville Beach on Sunday evening. The tide was high and the wind was a lot cooler than expected, but it was still worth the effort. The magical blending of colors in the ocean never ceases to fill...
by Keith Herron | May 5, 2014 | Opinion
Robert Fulghum leapt upon the national scene with his wildly popular collection of our generation’s wisdom literature, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things.” Fulghum’s gift has been to drink...
by Bill Wilson | May 5, 2014 | Opinion
Most of our nation has endured an extremely harsh winter. As a result, this spring has been met with a sigh of relief and a sense of welcome that seems stronger than in some years. Facebook is filled with images of dogwoods, bluebonnets, azaleas, iris and columbine in...
