Trussville Tribune Opinions section.
By Paul DeMarco As we look back at the past year, there are a lot of political stories that made the headlines in Alabama. The United States Supreme Court ruling against the Legislatu... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary One glance around our world can quickly give the impression that these are not stable times. The biblical reference of “wars and rumors of wars” is def... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary We have it good here in the U.S. We are a nation that literally has everything – all of our needs and way too many of our wants. Spend a little time ab... Read more
By Paul DeMarco Our Nation has a violent crime problem that continues to spike. Some states have made it even worse with their efforts to defund the police and weaken their criminal justice... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Sports always bring out a fevered-pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories and great lessons, and can serve as a great unifier.... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I fully accept that government has a role. Government is designed to provide essential services needed for quality of life — things like roads and brid... Read more
By Paul DeMarco There is a lot of inside baseball to understand the inner workings of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. Understanding the politics of how the sausage is... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I don’t want to brag or anything, but back in the day, I was one smooth operator. On one occasion I went to a local restaurant for a cup of coffee, dro... Read more
By Paul DeMarco The American tradition of Thanksgiving is special for a lot of reasons. The opportunity to celebrate our blessings with our family and friends may come to mind first. Yet, it... Read more
Phil Williams: It’s time for a COP-out
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I appreciate the freedoms of assembly, association, and the freedom of speech. I have no problem with people gathering to share their thoughts and opin... Read more