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Cavanaugh: Liberal energy policy bad for America
The agencies that layer the federal government are out of control. They seek to control every aspect of your life and dictate their own...
Paschal: Folds of Honor supporting those ‘who have borne the battle’
America is the greatest country in the world, we are a bastion of freedom, and we are a beacon for the oppressed. President Lincoln...
Barrett Gilbreath: We can transform Montgomery into a city with pride
In one of the most important elections in decades, Montgomerians will go to the polls Tuesday and cast ballots to determine the direction and...
Steve Flowers: Big Jim’s run for Congress
We will continue this week with the saga of Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Jim Folsom Jr. shared a story...
Rep. Brown: DC liberals miss target with high school archery
Not content with President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to erase the Second Amendment and make lawful gun ownership a rarity, fringe liberals within the...
State Sen. Bell: Employer-provided health coverage works
I have been a lifelong resident of St. Clair County, and I am honored to serve as our state senator. My goal is, and...
Your vote counts in Montgomery municipal election
As the summer sun continues to cast its warm glow over Montgomery, Ala., another significant event is quickly approaching: The City of Montgomery municipal...
Rep. Jerry Carl: Two years after Afghanistan
This week marks two years since President Biden’s botched and cowardly withdrawal from Afghanistan that resulted in 13 American servicemembers losing their lives to...
State Sen. Kelley: Need for high-speed internet is urgent
Alabama recently received notification that we are in line to receive more than $1 billion in funding from the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment...
Steve Flowers: Friends and lawyers
We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom.
Big Jim was a true politician,...
Elevating Young Voices: I’m not the person I used to be
In previous columns, I and the people I’ve interviewed have attempted to stress the importance of creating healthy and productive ways to have conversations...
Dr. Dan Sutter: Television contracts and cooperation
College football illustrates many economic concepts. A dispute over the Atlantic Coast Conference’s (ACC) television deal illustrates one way we use contracts. The controversy...
Rep. Carl: Integrity lacking with elected officials
I’ve written twice in the last few months about the broken justice system that is unfairly targeting President Trump for exercising his First Amendment...
Steve Flowers: Siegelman meets Big Jim
We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom – Alabama’s most
colorful governor.
Those of us who grew up in and...
Justice Will Sellers: Harding’s visit to the Magic City
One hundred years ago, President Warren Harding died unexpectedly.
Occupying the White House for a little more than 2 1/2 years, he was a popular...
Sullivan: Foolish policies causing energy poverty
“Nobody is taking away your gas stove.”
These words were tweeted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in February. His rant was aimed at his...
Rep. Carl: Supporting election integrity
Last Congress, the Democrats made it their top priority to radically transform our elections by taking election decisions away from the people and giving...
Dr. Dan Sutter: Squatters and property rights
Recent news stories detail incidents of squatting, or illegal occupation of a home. These rights violations plausibly reflect public discourse demonizing landlords, promoting rent...
Steve Flowers: Big Jim – Alabama’s most uninhibited governor
This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom.
Big Jim Folsom was the...
Aaron Johnson: Blessings & tennis shoes
Back to school season is upon us.
For some reason this season is special to me. School days were some of the best times...
Rep. Carl: Broken immigration system
America’s border crisis is out of control, and it’s impacting all of us whether we realize it or not.
Since Joe Biden took office, there...
Ainsworth: AL delegation fighting ‘corrupt’ Space Command HQ plot
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That is the number of months that have elapsed since Alabama was officially announced as the location for U.S. Space Command headquarters.
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That is the...
Elevating Young Voices: A rising star for Young Republicans
One of my favorite aspects of getting to write these stories is the opportunity I have to meet young people around this state.
Some of...
Rep. Carl: GOP House delivers 6 months of results
Last November, the American people elected a Republican House Majority after two years of the Democrats’ failed agenda. I’m proud to say we have...