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Immunity to COVID-19: What does it mean and how can it be achieved?

Some of the most important unknowns with COVID-19 are as follows: Do we know for sure if a person is immune to COVID-19 after...

Letter from Jeff Sessions to the people of Alabama on recusal

I was the first to endorse President Trump, even when many thought I was nuts to do so. I helped Trump win and traveled...

Auburn University holds true to land-grant mission amid COVID-19

Solutions are a key component of land-grant institutions’ identity, and that’s why Auburn quickly shifted focus when the COVID-19 pandemic began its rapid spread...

Do not let your guard down on COVID-19 in Alabama

As parts of Alabama’s safer-at-home measures relax on Monday, May 11, health experts — including public health officials and world-renowned UAB infectious disease doctors...

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Challenges and a coronavirus vaccine

President Trump recently announced “Operation Warp Speed,” a plan for a novel coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020. I welcome the announcement because...

Rep. Martha Roby: Happy Mother’s Day

These uncertain times have brought many challenges and changes in the lives of individuals and families around the world. I believe that with every...

COVID-19 pandemic highlights critical value of broadband access

The impact of COVID-19 and social distancing has moved much of our lives online – our education, our work, our social lives, and even...

Balancing rights and love of neighbor

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that our state is moving into an initial phase of economic recovery, known as "Safer at Home." It...

Ivey: Remembering my father and the greatest generation

It has been 75 years since the end of World War II. Today, May 8, we celebrate V.E. or Victory in Europe Day, the...

Byrne: In coronavirus fight, Alabama has benefited from federal action

Closing down the American economy has a real and enormous effect on the lives of countless Americans. Layoffs and job losses are devastating for...

Drinking Water Week: Alabama’s iron and steel manufacturing contributes to public health

This is National Drinking Water Week, a week in which we highlight the essential role of drinking water in our society and economy. Given...

Guest: When is it our turn to earn a living?

I think almost every American has dreamed of what it could mean to become a small business owner. For me, opening a small business...

ALGOP’s Lathan: Not signed, sealed and delivered

Here they come … again — the Democrats rallying cry for a nationally imposed all mail-in ballot system. While their push to force every...

Markets and medicines

Would you try an unproven drug to treat COVID-19? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has understandably not approved any drug for this brand-new...

Roby: Steps towards brighter days

For the past several weeks, the people of Alabama participated in following a statewide public health order implemented by the governor and public health...

Time to prioritize all Alabama students

On March 27, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, which includes more than $16 billion in stabilization funds for K-12 education. On...

Carl: Reopen Alabama

Alabama led the space race. We led in bringing jobs like Mercedes and Hyundai to our state. Now, it’s time for Alabama to lead...

Sierra Club, GASP ‘threatening the economic livelihood of Alabama’s own businesses’

During these times of unrest and uncertainty, Alabamians understand the importance of protecting jobs firsthand and maintaining the resources that fuel our economy. It is...

Flowers: Alabama leaders under 45 who affect the political arena

Last week, I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week, allow me to share with you some of the state’s leaders...

Extending freedom is not irresponsible

When Georgia’s governor announced that the state would allow some non-essential businesses to reopen, everyone had an opinion. What I heard and read most...

Byrne: Passing the peak of coronavirus and next steps

Alabama reached and passed the peak of COVID-19 new cases during the week of April 12. As I have written previously, this doesn’t mean...

Is this a recession or a holiday?

We have experienced unprecedented economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing policies. Twenty-two million Americans lost jobs in four weeks. The Federal...

Roby: Do your part

As we approach the end of the month, the current directives and public health orders established to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will begin...

Flowers: Alabama has some outstanding political leaders under 45

Many of you have lamented to me that it appears that all or most of our state political leaders are older folks. On first...