Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White


Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

All content by Paul Thompson

Stop fighting accepted standards on abortion

Paul Thompson November 10, 2010

Just as the Democrats failed to defend their majority in the House and nearly lost their lead in the Senate in the recent midterm elections, there was a ballot initiative in Colorado that – perhaps more...

Witches, Nazis and Tea Party lunatics

Paul Thompson October 14, 2010

Every time someone does something to restore my faith in humanity, the Tea Partiers destroy that hope. It’s something new every week with these people. I mean, really, just when you thought they couldn’t...

No deacon for governor

Paul Thompson September 29, 2010

Many of you are aware that I used to be a staunchly conservative Republican, and while I still agree with many of their policies, some of their positions have sent me speeding toward the center over the...

A big load of grease

Paul Thompson September 15, 2010

You’d be hard pressed to find a freshman on this campus who isn’t worried about the “freshman 15,” referring to the weight many students are afraid of gaining during their first year of college....

“Burn a Quran Day” undermines basic values

Paul Thompson September 9, 2010

I’m sure many of you have heard about the pastor in Gainesville who is planning the “International Burn a Quran Day” on Sept. 11. Terry Jones, who is the pastor of the Dove World Outreach Center...

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