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Justice Will Sellers: Antisemitism has no place in Alabama

No particular side dominated the funeral, yet remnants of anti-Semitism lingered, revealing its damaging effects. For years, separation based on race has been blatant, but discrimination based on faith has subtly infiltrated our political systems, affecting our Jewish friends and neighbors. This nuance often masked its impact, creating an unwritten rule that hindered full integration […]

Honoring the remarkable John Newton: A tribute to Justice Will Sellers

John Newton: A Journey of Transformation This month marks 300 years since John Newton was born in London’s Dockside area. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became part of a significant number of British people venturing into the sea. Initially, Newton worked on a merchant ship, but soon found himself, quite literally, drafted by the […]

Justice Will Sellers: The old becomes new – restraining Russia while backing Ukraine

Understanding US-Soviet Relations and the Containment Policy Looking back, US relations with the Soviet Union were primarily defined by the containment strategy. The concept was straightforward: communism, along with the Soviet Union itself, posed a significant threat to global stability. While it was possible to challenge communism on an intellectual level, things took a different […]

SELLERS: Misinterpreting the Path to Independence

The Olive Branch Petition: A Precursor to Independence Before the Declaration of Independence, there was the Olive Branch Petition. Written 250 years ago on July 5, this document marked Thomas Jefferson’s first attempt to address King George III, explaining the American colonies’ rebellion while seeking reconciliation. At that time, Jefferson had been dismissed nearly three […]

Justice Will Sellers: Misinterpreting the path to Independence

Before the Declaration of Independence, there was the Olive Branch Petition. Today marks 250 years since Thomas Jefferson made his first effort to explain the American colonies’ grievances to King George III, seeking reconciliation as tensions escalated. He had been dismissed three months earlier amidst rising unrest, and the recent Battle of Bunker Hill had […]

Justice Will Sellers: Conflict arrives in America

The continental United States has largely avoided the widespread devastation of wars that afflicted many other nations in the past century. Until the events of September 11, attacks directed at the US homeland were primarily limited to sabotage, often carried out in the name of foreign adversaries, although accountability for some of these incidents remains […]

Justice Will Sellers: The legacy of liberty

Magna Carta at 810 This month marks the 810th anniversary of the Magna Carta, often regarded as a foundational symbol of freedom. Scholars have analyzed its provisions, categorizing each clause linked to the rights and freedoms we often take for granted today. It’s intriguing to think that many principles we consider commonplace have historical roots […]

WILL SELLERS: It’s Time To Remember That Jan. 6 Is Not About Rioters

For centuries, the Christian calendar has marked Epiphany on January 6th. On the political calendar, every four years after the presidential election, January 6 is the day designated to count Electoral College votes during a joint session of Congress. Previously, this quadrennial ritual received little attention and was just another perfunctory act to confirm what […]