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Category: Opinion
Do Not Sacrifice the Rule for the Exception
DeKalb Sen. Phil Williams weighs in on Obama transgender directive Guest Editorial By Sen. Phil Williams Across our nation there is a deafening debate about the “rights” of those who claim…
Alabama could use an effective governor and chief justice
Opinion/Editorial By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Friday, April 13, the U.S. departments of Justice and Education jointly released guidelines regarding the use of bathrooms by students who identify as “transgender” to…
Talladega 11 year-old follows self defense laws, 64 year-old in Sylvania breaks them all
Featured image: 64-year-old Neeley, of Sylvania, left, 11-year-old Chris Gaither, of Talladega, right By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— On Saturday night over a week ago, in the town of Sylvania,…
Make your own destiny
By Diego Reynoso diego@southerntorch.com I know it has been a while since I last wrote to all of you. I apologize for that. I have been busy since the last column…
Finding a Balance to Save Medicaid & Protect Taxpayers
Guest Editorial: By State Sen. Steve Livingston When I ran in 2014, I promised to keep you updated on the political debates in Montgomery. Today, I want to spend a few…
Through my eyes
By Angie Reynoso angie@southerntorch.com Time stands still while we are waiting. What seems like hours has only been minutes. Waiting for the doctor to walk in and trying to read his…
New places, new faces
By Dwayne Adams dwayne@southerntorch.com Four years ago I moved to Heflin, Alabama, where the green, rural scenery and narrow, tree-lined streets connected a handful of neighborhoods, providing a rich backdrop for…