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Unequal school funding only leads to unequal education
Last week, a year-long study showed what many of us have been saying all along — Alabama’s schools are tremendously underfunded. Not only do we ...
Darrio Melton, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 6 of 17
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We must protect our children’s financial future
If you read these opinion pieces with any regularity, you know that I am a strong supporter of the American Dream. You know I believe ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 9, 2014 4:10 pm
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We must stand up for Alabama at the ballot box
Today, the polls are open for Alabama’s primary elections and voters around the state are heading to cast their ballots in the party primary elections. ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, June 2, 2014 4:03 pm
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Congress, Legislature owe our vets
Memorial Day is a special day for Americans. It’s the day we celebrate our freedom and remember those who fought and died to protect it. We ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, May 26, 2014 5:28 pm
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Vote for who best represents your interests
The midterm elections are heating up and the primary elections are right around the corner. Here in Alabama, most voters pay little or no attention ...
by Darrio Melton, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 7:16 pm
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American dream needs entrepreneurs
The American Dream is built on the principles of hard work and ingenuity. In today’s economy, though, these virtues are paying off less and less ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, May 12, 2014 11:31 pm
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Mothers could use medicaid expansion
This week, families will come together to honor our mothers, our matriarchs, and the women who made the biggest impacts on our lives as we ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, May 5, 2014 7:41 pm
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Incarceration rate must be lowered
The United States incarcerates its citizens at a higher rate than any other nation in the world. As a percent of the total population, there are ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, April 28, 2014 6:12 pm
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We must tackle the challenges before us
Easter is a special type of holiday, because it comes with a sense of new energy, new beginnings and new growth. Easter is a chance ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, April 21, 2014 8:19 pm
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Lessons for all can be found during Holy Week
On Sunday, we gathered together at church to celebrate Palm Sunday, marking the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem and began his journey to the cross. ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, April 14, 2014 6:01 pm
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Governor should continue to fight for teachers
The Legislature has officially adjourned for 2014, leaving the Governor with a tough decision to make by April 13.
by Darrio Melton, Monday, April 7, 2014 9:51 pm
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Alabama is better than this; we can do better
This week is the last week of the 2014 legislative session and the last legislative days before the 2014 election cycle. Looking back on the past ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, March 31, 2014 5:18 pm
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Bentley fails to follow through on promise to include amendment
Gov. Robert Bentley has gone back on another promise to the people of Alabama, proving once again that his interests are intimately intertwined with the ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, March 24, 2014 8:09 pm
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Teacher pay raises a critical issue in session
Every year, the last legislative days are crowded with budget debates. This year is shaping up to be no different. The Education Trust Fund budget, ...
by Darrio Melton, Monday, March 17, 2014 11:11 pm
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Community should name Dallas Avenue Bridge
In the past few weeks, a great conversation has started in our community about the naming of the Dallas Avenue bridge. I have received several ...