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Rep. Jerry Carl: House Republicans continue delivering results
Despite a few weeks of turmoil in Washington, House Republicans are continuing to deliver results for the American people, just as we have done...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Google on trial
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust case against Google over its dominance of online search is unfolding. This marks the first tech industry...
Steve Flowers: University philathropists
In the past two to three years we have had some very generous benefactors make some very magnanimous contributions to their university alma maters...
Rep. Carl: Following the Biden money trail
Over the summer, President Biden asked, “Where’s the money?” when he was questioned about allegations of bribery during his time as a public figure....
Employer-provided healthcare coverage in Alabama offers undeniable benefits
Logan Z. Glass is an insurance agent and Young Republican leader in St. Clair County.
As Alabama families continue to navigate uncertain economic times, and...
Guest opinion: ADEM coal ash program protects health and environment
Three years ago this month, I made a promise to the people of this state that the Alabama Department of Environmental Management will do...
Steve Flowers: The Shorty Price story
Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also-ran”...
Rep. Carl: Supporting our national defense
With chaos around the world and constant threats here at home, the federal government’s priority should be supporting our national defense.
House Republicans have already...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Populism and economic freedom
Brexit and Donald Trump’s election highlighted a global surge in populism. The Economic Freedom of North America Network, of which the Johnson Center is...
Aaron Johnson: Camp Comer and paying debts
High atop Lookout Mountain, above Fort Payne, cradled in hardwoods, hides Camp Comer.
Most of her alumni just call her “Comer.” She isn’t visible from...
Dr. Dan Sutter: Economic freedom and China’s future
The Fraser Institute recently released the 2023 Economic Freedom of the World and the U.S. improved one spot to rank fifth globally. Hong Kong...
Strong: Next speaker must hold line on border security, spending cuts
The United States is in a time of crisis. From $33 trillion in national debt to the invasion of our southern border, America is...
Rep. Carl: I stand with Israel
I have always stood with Israel, and I know it is incredibly important for us all to come together and support them as they...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Slavery, justice, and reparations
Slavery was a moral abomination now thankfully consigned to the dustbin of history. But should Americans who were never slaves receive compensation for their...
Rep. Carl: House Republicans are securing the border
For years, I’ve been sounding the alarm on the Biden administration’s border crisis, and just last month, border encounters reached a new record of...
Justice Will Sellers: The Turkish Republic at 100
This month, Turkey will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its national Republic Day, which recognizes its transformation from a theocracy to an elected, representative...
Lovvorn: Prioritize access, not agendas in Alabama’s broadband funding
Joe Lovvorn represents Lee County in the Alabama Legislature.
In a significant stride toward bridging the digital divide, Alabama is poised to receive a substantial...
Steve Flowers: Roads vital and political for Alabama
Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true...
Clark talks Children’s Harbor game, Bama, Auburn
Former UAB Blazers head coach Bill Clark has been sharing his thoughts weekly into what he saw on the college football slate, teams in...
Rep. Jerry Carl: Congress needs to do its job
Each year, Congress has a duty to pass 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. This spending, which is known as discretionary spending, funds...
Steve Flowers: Indictments have made Trump GOP nominee and maybe next president
In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a
Democratic district attorney in an overwhelmingly Democratic...
Opinion: Alabamians will bear the cost of the Credit Card Competition Act
Alabama consumers dodged a major bullet when the so-called Credit Card Competition Act, which targets existing safeguards for consumers when they swipe their credit...
Opinion: Alabama small businesses benefit from TikTok
As someone who grew up in challenging circumstances, I quickly learned the importance of hard work, persistence, and creativity to get by. In fact,...
PublicSq. hits Wall Street: Former UA student takes company public
We the people are witnessing Corporate America continue to slip further to the left via ESG investments and DEI quotas. These edicts reign from...