By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Is it possible to have peace when good people stay silent? A story broke recently, which on its face dealt with the madness ensuing when 8 million peop... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary This is not my story. But it was told to me by an old man who lived it. The year is 1987. Rural Alabama. Our main character is a young kid. He’... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dunkin’ Donuts. Not long ago. I was standing in line, trying to buy some doughnuts and, God willing, 16 ounces of street-legal caffeine. People... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary This past week, Alabama’s own U.S. Sen. Katie Britt made waves by arguing brilliantly that the southern border does not lead to the American dream. Ins... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The radio played George Jones at the barbecue joint where I ate lunch. I was eating Saint Louis ribs. Overhead, George Jones sang “He Stopped L... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I’ve been watching the ongoing soap opera in D.C. over relaxed attire for U.S. senators on the floor of the Senate. To make Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.)... Read more
By Katie Wiswall, ISA TRAQ & Certified Arborist, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Alabama Forestry Commission Crape murder is not a thing. Murder results in death,... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “Hi, Sean…” the letter began—people are always calling me that. “…I just read your article in the newspaper about angels! “No offense, but I la... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary What happens when the government merely suggests you could be in trouble? “Excuse me sir, I’m with the government and we’ve heard some suggestions, see... Read more
Sean of the South: Dear Sean
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary DEAR SEAN: I’m sorry I’m emailing you cause I know you probably won’t answer this… I am in sixth grade and I don’t think my stepdad likes me ca... Read more