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Ainsworth: Democrat Doug Jones fiddles while America’s cities burn
America is under attack by liberal fanatics.
Violence, arson, looting and vandalism are becoming commonplace from socialist mobs, and scenarios once seen only in movies...
Rogers: Trump administration’s FYI Initiative reaffirms commitment to underprivileged communities
In July of last year, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched a new initiative to help young adults in...
Byrne: A way forward on coronavirus relief
Last week was pretty frustrating in Washington. While the House frittered away at useless Democrat messaging bills which have no chance of passage in...
Ledbetter: Alabama’s teachers are standing tall with return to classroom instruction
All of the personality traits, values and life lessons that we carry with us as adults were shaped and instilled in us by the...
McInnis: Alabama businesses need our congressional delegation to pass liability protections
Before Congress heads out for August recess, members of Congress must pass the next round of coronavirus relief. As American families are struggling to...
Should we trust experts?
Experts in public health and epidemiology have driven policymaking during the COVID-19 pandemic. How much should we trust experts? Critics dismiss Republicans who voice...
Roby: Celebrating the life of John Lewis
John Lewis once said, “You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw...
State Sen. Elliott: There’s still work to be done
Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis...
Keep a weather eye on the horizon – A legal storm is brewing
I don’t know if you’ve ever had the displeasure of being at sea when a major storm develops. It is disconcerting, to say the...
Combatting addiction means re-thinking pain treatment
Getting the resources you need to battle addiction is hard enough. Doing it during COVID-19 can be nearly impossible, and the current state of...
Mo Brooks: Send open borders advocate Doug Jones packing in November
Have you noticed how often politicians claim they want to help American families yet support policies that make poverty and hardship even worse?
Socialist Democrats...
Will Sellers: Alabama’s finest hour
In describing his constituents, George Wallace used to say that “the people of Alabama are just as cultured, refined and gracious as anyone else...
Byrne: Education in the time of the pandemic
Last week, I had a virtual conference with the leaders of the local school systems in our district. Starting a new school year is...
Rep. Simpson: Prison system issues show ‘lack of institutional control’
“Lack of institutional control.”
Growing up as a sports fan in Alabama, and even when I attended the University of Alabama, I became familiar with...
Rethinking medical care
Governor Ivey imposed a statewide mask mandate last week as Alabama’s intensive care units (ICUs) approached capacity. We have experienced unprecedented restrictions on freedom...
Race relations — Making a difference!
Roy Williams, on behalf of the Birmingham Public Library, interviewed me recently about my book -- "Better Than Them, The Unmaking of an Alabama...
Roby: Honoring our service members
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to be a top focus throughout the country, it is important we do not forget about the selfless...
Don’t be fooled by a self-licking ice cream cone
What if I told you that the government could tax you, then shut down your ability to pay the taxes, then provide you the...
The freedom to speak and criticize
Harper’s magazine recently posted a letter signed by over 150 leading authors, journalists and public intellectuals calling for greater support for freedom of speech....
Roby: Your census response matters
As I recently wrote about all the ways government agencies are assisting during the current health pandemic, I want to focus on a significant...
Byrne: A fiscal reckoning
When the House returns to business next Monday, we will take up the National Defense Authorization Act I wrote about last week. Then, we...
To educate our children
Children often bear the worst of our challenges, and our disagreements.
When Alabama public schools shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we saw...
Broadband can be foundation for rural Alabama’s post-pandemic prosperity
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will create fundamental changes in the way industry, retailers, education systems, and average citizens perform tasks that were...
A victory in court for school choice
The U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a “big win” for school choice and religious freedom. School choice enables competition, which economists find generally improves...