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Herds and the policy response to COVID-19
Governments implemented strict policies to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. The widespread response suggests that governors and presidents saw COVID-19 as an...
Alabama needs to limit uncertainty for healthcare providers in the pandemic
Uncertainty can be crippling. In many, it turns an energetic “can-do” spirit into a cautious “wait and see” mentality.
In 2011, more than half of...
Roby: Happy Independence Day
The Fourth of July is one of America’s most celebrated holidays each year, honoring the birth of American independence dating back to 1776. Americans...
Ivey: This is our time, Alabama
My fellow Alabamians:
In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday.
Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with...
Rural broadband: It’s past time
As it turns out, we just thought we understood how much we needed better broadband accessibility in Alabama. Rural farmers, hospitals, and schools have...
Byrne: Our sacred honor
This weekend, America will celebrate its 244th birthday. Unfortunately, we do so in a time of a pandemic, a struggling economy and violent protests....
Defund the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made numerous mistakes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mission creep at the CDC has left America...
Responsible recreation: How sportsmen and women continue to set an example in the age of social distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in many changes that require us all to adjust. Phrases like “self-quarantine” and “social distancing,” which were rarely used...
Roby: Protecting our Alabama communities
Several states across the country have seen a surge in reported coronavirus (COVID-19) cases over the past few weeks. On Thursday, June 25, the...
Byrne: America needs building up, not tearing down
Our brilliant founders built our democracy upon two different but complimentary pillars.
The first and more obvious pillar is our constitutional system itself, what the...
Guest: I support ‘black lives matter,’ not Black Lives Matter
I am not a Black Lives Matter guy, but I am a black lives matter guy. Here’s what I mean: Regardless of any merits,...
Philosopher kings on the Supreme Court usurp Congress and the people. Again.
According to ancient Greek philosopher Plato, it is the great thinkers, or philosophers, who are best suited to govern society. Dubbed “philosopher kings” they...
Complete your 2020 Census today
As Americans have dealt with the hardships and consequences surrounding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, visualizing a “back-to-normal” routine remains challenging for many. Although...
Flowers: Why George Wallace said ‘no’ to U.S. Senate
My next book on Alabama politics will expound on who I believe have been the top 60 political leaders in Alabama over the past...
Sports and COVID risk
Sports across the world are beginning restarts. Germany’s top soccer league resumed in May, while NASCAR, the UFC and the PGA tour are back...
Is there really ever ‘A Time to Kill?’
Many years ago, as a younger lawyer, I was crossing the street to the courthouse when I met a familiar black woman. We exchanged...
Byrne: Keeping our heads
These last few weeks have riveted the country’s attention on police brutality. The murder of George Floyd was an atrocity, and unfortunately it’s not...
Now is the time to stay smart, do better, be better and for Alabama to lead locally
Stay safe and stay smart. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is how I’ve ended most of my email correspondence. However, it...
While Alabama mourns another police officer killed in the line of duty, citizens must support law enforcement
With all that the nation and state have been through recently, what we cannot forget is another tragic murder of an Alabama police officer.
Moody...
Let’s celebrate the Magna Carta!
In just a few weeks, fireworks will illuminate the night sky, parades will proceed down Main Streets, and the American people, even while social...
Roby: The road to recovery
The American economic landscape has changed considerably over the past few months as coronavirus (COVID-19) has extremely halted activity across the country. Several weeks...
Letter from Birmingham [white] male
I’m a white male from Birmingham, Alabama. It’s time we had a talk.
I’m 42 years old, born in 1978. I grew up both literally...
Byrne: Good economic news
First, it was the public health experts whose projections were wrong about COVID-19. They predicted far more spread of the disease, and death from...
Auburn University petition fails to recognize the full story of Gov. George C. Wallace
Like millions of Americans across the nation, my family and I were shocked, angered and saddened by the video that documented the death of...