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Preventing death by allowing ‘essential’ murder
We live in wild times.
I've watched people all across the political spectrum in recent days deliver impassioned speeches about the need to take extraordinary...
Ainsworth: A little effort can make a big difference in the fight against the COVID-19 virus
Every American was a bit disappointed when the White House announced this week that social distancing guidelines will remain in place at least until...
Finding the new normal
I spent my professional career getting dressed, usually in business attire, leaving my house and driving to another location – office tower, free-standing building,...
Biomedical research publishing in the era of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing many aspects of our daily lives and forcing us to take another look at behaviors we previously didn’t think...
Why Governor Ivey is the champion Alabama’s prisons desperately need right now
Alabama’s prisons are a dangerous place to be. Alabama’s prison population sits at over 160% of its designed capacity, with a homicide rate nearly...
Byrne: Hope in the time of the coronavirus
In Genesis 2, God says, “It is not good that the man should be alone.” He made us for Himself, but he also made...
Things you can do today to help improve your mental health amid COVID-19 outbreak
Overwhelmed. Anxious. Distracted. Lonely. These are a few words that might describe the feelings of those who are transitioning into working from home, or...
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby: Together we will combat COVID-19
The novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is accelerating across our state, country, and in more than 150 countries globally.
On Thursday, the state of Alabama exceeded...
Ainsworth: Closing public schools is the right call in the fight against COVID-19 in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey and the members of his learning options task force deserve commendation for making the...
It’s time to take a stand against China
Napoleon predicted that China’s “wokeness” would move the world; returning the compliment, the Chinese contend that it is too soon to measure the impact...
Alabama health organizations join together to stop the spread of COVID-19
The health and safety of Alabamians is our top priority. To that end, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, Blue...
Unity during uncertainty
There is no doubt that we are living in uncertain times, however, there is also no doubt that Alabama, and our nation as a...
Alabama’s coronavirus response important, but needs benchmarks, business and medical leaders say
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and state health officer Dr. Scott Harris have issued sweeping emergency and public health declarations which they hope will slow...
Economic consequences of the pandemic
Our lives and economy have been disrupted on an unprecedented scale by COVID-19. How do we calculate the societal impact? Costs are tricky because...
Byrne: Slowing the spread requires all hands on deck
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to change the way we live our daily lives, it's important to take note of the ways this challenging...
Leadership revealed in a crisis
Unusual challenges such as this coronavirus pandemic teach us who we really are. They reveal whether we are courageous and generous or fearful and...
NFIB: Alabama’s small businesses need our support during the COVID-19 crisis
There’s no doubt that Alabama’s small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
Under advice from state and federal officials, people are staying in...
Sports cancellations explained by economics
Our world has changed almost unimaginably recently. The cancellation of the NCAA basketball championships brought us, in my son’s words, “March Sadness.” Why has...
Pro-Life in a pandemic
For those of us who are pro-life, it's easy to get in the habit of only thinking of this pillar of our values system...
As I write this I am seeking balance in an unbalanced time
As I write this it is mid-morning and I’ve already washed my hands multiple times. I’ve got rubber gloves in my car now. I...
World Water Day: Alabama’s iron and steel manufacturing contributes to public health
World Water Day is March 22. In the context of today’s news, speaking about clean water and public health is more topical than usual,...
Six ways to stay healthy while keeping your distance
During this global stay-at-home approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees are working remotely for an extended period for the first time. That can mean a...
Rep. Martha Roby: COVID-19 update
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has created a sense of uncertainty for many Americans during these unprecedented times.
Although we are in the midst of...
I’m a mom and a daughter and a doctor — Here is how my family is preparing for the days ahead
As a family medicine physician, I can tell you that we are in a uniquely uncertain time. The coronavirus, known as novel COVID-19, is...