Darrio Melton
Encourage young people to get to the polls
It’s time for young people to wake up and realize that their votes can change the world.
Darrio Melton, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 5 of 17
Darrio Melton
Vote for policy, and not talking points
With only three weeks until Election Day, the campaigns are in full swing and voters are hearing from candidates on both sides of the aisle. ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 13, 2014 11:01 pm
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Think about our schools on election day
We are less than a month out from Election Day, and the campaigns are in full-swing. “Jobs, jobs, jobs” and “stronger schools” are plastered all ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, October 6, 2014 8:02 pm
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Vote for a jobs policy that works this November
This Saturday will mark one month until the November midterm election. There is a lot at stake for the state of Alabama, and your vote ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 29, 2014 11:40 pm
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Ala. governor should’ve given the proper condolences
“I’m so sorry for your loss.”
by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 22, 2014 10:21 pm
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Violence against women will not stand
This weekend, policymakers in Washington celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which made ending rape and domestic violence a national priority. ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 15, 2014 9:23 pm
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Republican majority has been bad for Alabama
Last week, Speaker Mike Hubbard promised that the Republicans would be “bolder” if they kept the supermajority after the election. This should be a wake ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 8, 2014 10:35 pm
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Labor Day: a day to mark hard work
This weekend was an eventful time for Alabama. We took advantage of the long weekend by heading to the lake with friends or grilling out ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, September 1, 2014 8:43 pm
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Bentley has forgotten his oath
We’ve all heard the stories of Dr. Kevorkian — also known as “Dr. Death,” who assisted more than 130 patients in committing suicide. Dr. Kevorkian ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 25, 2014 10:03 pm
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Budget merge is an attack on education
In Alabama, it’s no secret that our state government is pressed for cash. We struggle every legislative session to dole out our dollars for infrastructure, ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, August 18, 2014 4:23 pm
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Governor should keep hands off education funds
Last week, Gov. Robert Bentley teased legislators, educators and citizens alike by threatening to call a special session to pull money from the education trust ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 28, 2014 6:40 pm
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Republicans not improving Alabama
Last week, Republican legislators shot down Governor Bentley’s plan to explore new revenue streams for the state of Alabama. The legislative leadership emphatically rejected the ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 21, 2014 8:36 pm
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Immigration crisis has ties to our history
This year, the United States is facing a humanitarian crisis as more than 52,000 children are seeking refuge in the United States from violence in ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, July 14, 2014 6:46 pm
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Voting should be open, simple process for all
In last week’s primary election, Mississippi Senate candidates were furious that they believed Democratic voters crossed over to vote in the Republican Primary to choose ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 30, 2014 5:38 pm
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It is time to expand Medicaid and quit playing politics
For over a year, we have been making the same request to Governor Bentley, and for over a year, our request has fallen on deaf ...