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Roby: Preventative actions to take during flu season

The Coronavirus outbreak which originated in China has taken over news headlines across the world during the past few weeks. I recently attended a...

ALGOP’s Lathan: State of the Union confirmed why Trump needs second term

Two terrorist leaders killed. Two Supreme Court Justices confirmed. Two trade deals signed into law. Throw in a record-breaking economy and what do you get?...

Money for nothing: More prisons and more punishment haven’t made us safer

This year, state prison officials are seeking a $42 million budget increase, which would push general fund prison spending to over half a billion...

Legislative session begins this week; Legislator abolishes his own county

The 2020 legislative session begins this week. It will be an interesting three and a half months. There are a myriad of important issues...

Byrne: Fighting to keep the state of the Union strong

This week is one for the history books as President Trump gives his State of the Union address only hours before he is acquitted...

Pandemics and quarantines

A coronavirus outbreak in China has sparked fears of a global pandemic, as communicable diseases do not respect national borders. Governments use quarantines and...

Flowers: Great three-man race to replace Byrne; Senate race in full gear

The first district Congressional race is probably the best race in the state in this year’s March 3 primary. The winner of the March...

Roby: Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future

Education is one of the most critical components of our society today. It is how we formulate opinions and perspectives, gain exposure to different...

Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy yields positive recommendations

It should come as no surprise that our state is in need of serious criminal justice reform. In July, Governor Kay Ivey established a...

State Sen. Orr: Surging demand for wireless data requires small cell legislation

Alabama residents are using their mobile devices more than ever before to connect to everyone and everything around them. Between 2014 and 2017, wireless...

Byrne: Walking the walk in the fight for life

Last week, tens of thousands of Americans took part in our nation’s most important rally for the unborn, the March for Life. I am...

Jeff Sessions: Why I’m running for the U.S. Senate

We live in very dangerous and serious times. There is a multi-front battle raging for the soul and the future of our country. We...

Could an asteroid destroy our economy?

An asteroid could wipe out all life on Earth, so yes. But what if we mined and brought an asteroid’s valuable metals to Earth?...

Rep. Martha Roby: We must stand for life

Every year, thousands of Americans gather in our nation’s capital to participate in the March for Life. This annual event is an opportunity for...

The future is coming: What do you want it to look like?

The future is on its way to Alabama. That is inevitable. What the future will bring is not. But there is a potential future that many...

Mooney: Why every day should be Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

As a nation, we recently mourned on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, the almost 62 million babies of all races killed by abortion since...

State Rep. Terri Collins: Why I am endorsing Bradley Byrne for Senate

After considering all the candidates, I am endorsing Bradley Byrne in the Republican Primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat. Over the years, I’ve worked with...

The refugee question

Alabamians have been watching in recent weeks to see how Alabama will handle the question of refugee resettlement. Other Republican governors have been split...

Sessions: Making Alabama’s judiciary great again

President Trump has done a tremendous job nominating smart, qualified and tough conservative judges to the federal judiciary. But there are a lot more...

Byrne: Impeachment is nothing to smile about

For three years now, the American people have been forced to endure the efforts by Democrats and the liberal mainstream media to impeach President...

Byrne: More important than ever to fight for the Second Amendment

Once again, the radical left has taken things too far. Recently, the Virginia legislature voted to put unconstitutional restrictions on law abiding citizens regarding...

Animal welfare and economics

Dog owners in Canberra, Australia, must now walk their companions daily or face a $2,700 fine, due to a 2019 animal welfare law recognizing...

Steve Flowers: Methodists have dominated high offices in Alabama history

Even though there are more Baptists than Methodists in Alabama, historically Methodists have held more of the prominent political posts in the Heart of...

Roby: More flexibility for America’s working parents

The American workforce has witnessed considerable change in dynamics during the 21st Century: it is more diverse than ever before. Statistics consistently show the percentage...