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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...

Byrne: Embrace precaution, not panic, for coronavirus safety

I wanted to update you on the latest COVID-19 coronavirus developments. While the situation remains serious, the risk to most Americans remains low. It...

Jeff Sessions: Urgent action is needed to tackle the coronavirus outbreak — I have a plan and the experience to see it through

Time is of the essence in tackling the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world, the United States and now Alabama. There have been over...

Socialism and the horrors of communism

Bernie Sanders’ pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination continues to bring popular attention to socialism. Polls continue to reveal socialism’s considerable appeal to many...

Roby: Latest information and resources on coronavirus disease outbreak

As our country moves forward with addressing the challenges associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is incumbent upon my office to provide the...

Rogers’ report from Washington: Delusional Democrats — Where does it stop?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats' embrace of radical socialism is almost complete. The combination of socialism and Trump Derangement Syndrome has caused many Democrats to...

Alabama businesses stay focused — We’ve been preparing

Today, as Alabama addresses its first case of COVID-19, our state is thankful to have had ample time to prepare. The announcement comes on...

Tuberville: Jeff Sessions turned his back on our veterans and left them behind

My father was a hero. First Sergeant Charles Tuberville landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, and he drove a tank through the streets of a...

Byrne: Combating coronavirus misinformation

Although the COVID-19 coronavirus is dominating the news, it’s important to know the facts about the virus and the ongoing work to prevent its...

SB 172 paving the way for continued growth and future success in Alabama

Last week, the Alabama Senate – working across the aisle and across our Alabama communities – voted unanimously in favor of SB 172, legislation...

Billionaires and the good society

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders contends we should not allow billionaires. His view produced interesting debate exchanges with Michael Bloomberg, who has a net...

Roby: Combating the sale of counterfeit goods online

Online shopping has become an everyday occurrence for millions of Americans. By ordering products online, people have almost endless opportunities for purchases all while...

Flowers: Chancellor Finis St. John and the University of Alabama System

Our 1901 Alabama Constitution has been rightfully criticized as being archaic. However, it was simply a reflection of the times. The authors and crafters...

An Amendment One post-mortem: Idealism trumps reality

The failure of Amendment One is a story of idealism trumping reality. On Tuesday, residents of Alabama denied Amendment One. The constitutional amendment, which would...

Byrne: No fight is more noble than defending the unborn

I can think of no fight more noble or important than defending unborn children. The Scriptures make clear that God makes every person in...

Guest opinion: Education in Alabama is dead last. It’s insanity not to make a change

They say the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing time and again, yet expecting a different outcome. But that's exactly...

What if you could really vote out some politicians? I mean really?

Has there ever been a ballot initiative that reduced the number of politicians? I mean, ever? What if I told you that with the stroke...

Coronavirus: Be prepared, not panicked

Like most places today, the coronavirus is dominating a lot of the talk on Capitol Hill. As it has become clear that China's efforts...

Female athletes deserve fair competition

Silly me. I thought that with the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, we had settled the question of...

Is health care a right?

The debate over government’s role in health care and “Medicare for All” frequently revolves around whether health care is a human right. We establish...