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Donald Sparks is a retired U.S. Army sergeant major who has earned many awards in journalism and photojournalism during his time in service as a public affairs senior enlisted leader. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Medal, Army Meritorious Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device. In this piece he discusses the toll of war.
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TSA employees are missing paychecks as the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches into March, forcing workers to juggle bills, childcare, and transportation while still reporting to work. Airports across the country are feeling the strain, with long lines and wait times at major hubs like Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, and New York.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times There’s still time to see the new Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) exhibit that explores how power, propaganda, and technology shape the narratives that ultimately shape how we see the world. “The Victors Write the Algorithm: Power, Propaganda, and the Making of American Memory” is a thought-provoking exploration […]

By Sym Posey | For The Birmingham Times As the lights came up following a screening of the documentary “The Alabama Solution,” the room was heavy with emotion. In the quiet, some audience members could be heard crying For many in attendance, it was their first time seeing the film — an unflinching look inside […]

CRYSTAL SMITHERMAN, BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCILOR  ON THE GREEDY HOUSE, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER IN THE FORMER MODERN HOUSE COFFEE HOUSE IN NORTH TITUSVILLE; BHAM NOW, MARCH 8.