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Justice Sellers: ‘Lessons from the Death of a Tyrant’
One hundred years ago, Vladimir Lenin died.
Lenin was an unlikely revolutionary. His story was not one of meager beginnings or social depravation. Rather, he...
Steve Flowers: 2023 observations and accolades
I know we are in a new year, but allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades...
Sen. Katie Britt: After the crises of the last year, 2024 offers hope
This week, I marked the one-year anniversary of my swearing-in to the United States Senate, capping a whirlwind twelve months of work on behalf...
Tom Greene: We’re all just trying to matter
Tom Greene is a 55 year-old executive, husband and father. He's the author of "Wit and Wisdom" and writes frequently on topics like happiness,...
Rep. Jerry Carl: 2024 priorities
The House returns to Washington next week to begin the second session of the 118th Congress. My top priority this year is to take the...
Laura Clark: Letting the people vote on gaming is the Republican thing to do
For years, the question has lingered throughout Alabama: lottery or no lottery? To game or not to game? The answer? Folks, it is already...
Aaron Johnson: Turning the page
Tomorrow, we will turn the page on the calendar and begin a new year.
Funny, the year is new but I just don’t feel...
Steve Flowers: Remembering Roger Bedford
As is my custom, my yearend column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away during the year.
This year I...
It’s time to honor Nabers and England’s judicial legacy
Alabama has had a Judiciary branch since its statehood in 1819. Almost a half Century after the Judicial branch was established by the Constitution...
Dan Sutter: Is this the plan for saving Social Security?
Everybody makes mistakes, but government accountants seem particularly error prone. With 70 million Americans receiving Social Security payments annually, mistakes are inevitable. But the...
Rep. Jerry Carl: House Republicans’ 2023 wrapup
I’ve written before about how House Republicans have hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to America – this includes building an economy that’s...
Derek Chen: Colorado Supreme Court decision wrong, dangerous
The Supreme Court of Colorado recently held in Anderson v. Griswold that President Donald J. Trump should not appear on Colorado’s 2024 Republican Primary ballot because...
Steve Flowers: Sen. Britt’s amazing first year
As Christmas approaches, Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was...
Rep. Barry Moore: If the government is being a grinch this Christmas, we can help
If the federal government is being a grinch this Christmas, my office can help.
A frustration I often hear from constituents is that it...
Rep. Carl: NDAA is a win for Alabama and the United States
Congress’s most important responsibility is providing our men and women in uniform the equipment and training they need to protect us every day. The...
Helena Duncan: The Alabama we know is making strides for business
In the competitive business landscape where states battle for investment, Alabama has quietly but steadily ascended the ranks, earning recognition for the nation’s most...
Wilkins op-ed: ‘Alabama deserves a Representative that prioritizes Alabama over Argentina’
Amidst the backdrop of Alabama grappling with tornado devastation over the weekend, an escalating crisis at our southern border, and the nation's debt nearing...
Multipliers? Competitive balance? What’s next for AHSAA officials in public vs. private debate
As Alabama High School Athletic Association officials put the wraps on their fall schedule with the Super 7 Championships at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they will...
Steve Flowers: Legend of Sen. John Sparkman
In my 2015 book, "Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories," I have a chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.”...
Sen. Tuberville’s leadership has exposed illegal, radical agenda of Biden administration
This year, Senator Tommy Tuberville brought national attention to the Biden administration’s illegal and immoral abortion policies. He has stood unapologetic in his courageous...
Rep. Jerry Carl: GOP delivering results under Speaker Johnson
In October, the House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has proven himself as a strong leader and tireless...
Cavanaugh: Trump won GOP debate just like he’ll win for America’s energy future
Alabama was the perfect place for the fourth Republican presidential debate. It is fitting that our state was chosen to host a talk about...
Steve Flowers: Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. Senators
We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964.
The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to...
Barry Moore: ‘Biden’s three lies’
Last week, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees received a troubling response to our subpoena of Hunter Biden. House Republicans want Hunter Biden to...