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Carl: Holding China accountable for COVID-19

Like many of you, I have lost several friends to COVID-19, and I know of countless others who fell seriously ill, lost their job...

Guest: Senator Tuberville delivers actionable environmental solution for Alabama

The Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA), cosponsored by Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, passed the Senate last week, a victory for Alabama’s farmers and environmental...

Guest: The NCAA cartel is collapsing

The unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in NCAA v. Alston portends change for college sports. This case involves education-related benefits and is separate from...

Flowers: Legislative session essentially successful

The 2021 legislative session ended last month with an impressive slate of legislative accomplishments. A goodly amount of the credit for the success of the...

Guest: Obamacare wins again

Last week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed Obamacare. In fact, this is the third time that they have upheld it as law. If there is...

Guest: ‘For the People Act’ was always a bad idea

For months, we have been inundated with stories of a federal proposal named by the Democrat Party as the “For the People Act.” Upon...

Carl: It’s time to get tough on Russia

Last week, the world watched as President Biden traveled to the G7 Summit. While overseas, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss...

Steve Flowers: Prison issue unresolved

There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and up...

Dr. Daniel Sutter: The homeschooling surge

After schools throughout the country closed in spring 2020 due to COVID-19, homeschooling increased significantly in the 2020-21 school year. The surge has been...

Guest: Leaders of Birmingham should use stimulus funds to make the city ‘magic’ again for all citizens

The City of Birmingham will use nearly a quarter of its first round of federal stimulus payments from the American Rescue Act to provide...

Guest: Tuberville backs military justice reform bill — Will it pass?

In late April, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced he would cosponsor the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act. The bill would reform...

Justice Will Sellers: Magna Carta’s peer review

If the 4th of July has a pre-game, it is June 15. On that date in 1215, the Magna Carta was signed, beginning a gradual...

Carl: Inflation is killing the working class

I’m old enough to remember the horrible inflation during the 1970s, and I hope we never live through something like that again. I will...

The economics of paying ransom

The cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline by the hacker group DarkSide disrupted gasoline supplies across the Southeast. The company caused a stir by paying...

Carl: It’s time to hold Dr. Fauci accountable

As our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the American resilience that has guided us for the past...

Is inflation finally here?

The 12-month change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded 4% in April for the first time since 2008. Many economists have been predicting...

Kimberly Guilfoyle: Only a sick society would tolerate legalized abuse of vulnerable citizens

I’ve seen plenty of disturbing things happen during the time I’ve spent in and around politics and the legal system. Few are as disturbing or heartbreaking...

Attorney General Steve Marshall: When criminal justice policy meets reality

Late last month, the people of Alabama were repulsed to learn that former pastor and serial rapist, Mack Charles Andrews, Jr., was released from...

Guest: Critical race transparency

I have found that the most traumatic experiences we endure generally must see the light of day, or we are bound by them and...

Guest: Praying that Christian conservative Katie Britt will run for the U.S. Senate

America is at a crossroads, and Alabama is under the gun. Since Joe Biden was sworn into office in January, we’ve seen Washington, D.C. kick...

Guest: The Chinese Communist Party’s influence in Alabama education

The Communist Chinese Party’s (CCP) influence is alive and well in Alabama. This past session, HB9, carried by Representative Tommy Hanes, and SB280, carried by...

Congressman Jerry Carl: Honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

As I spent time this Memorial Day Weekend relaxing on the farm with Tina, our kids, and our grandkids, I couldn’t help but think...

Discovery, COVID and policy

In early April the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidance on surface transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. After more than a year...

Alabama Workforce Council chairman praises Governor Ivey’s veto of SB 94

When Governor Kay Ivey vetoed SB 94 on Thursday, May 27, she sent a clear signal of her commitment to our children’s long-term success....