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Celebrating Constitution Day
What a privilege it is to celebrate Constitution Day! On this day 232 years ago, our Founders gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution...
A note from the author of ‘Better Than Them, The Unmaking of an Alabama Racist’
As a conservative agreeing with President Trump on many issues, I am not automatically a racist. I don’t have to be defensive. My life...
Byrne: Rural Alabama worth fighting for
Our rural communities truly are the backbone of our nation. They clothe us and feed us, and they manufacture many of the goods we...
Omission of citizenship question on 2020 Census all but assures loss of Alabama congressional seat
The upcoming 2020 census is extremely critical in Alabama and the rest of the states in the nation, as well. The census affects the...
Roby: Never forget what they fight for
On the fateful morning of September 11, 2001, our nation stood still as news came in of horrific attacks on American soil. Most all...
Before you blame the coach
If you are a football fan, you’ll know this frustration. Your team faces third and one. Instead of handing off, the quarterback throws a...
Real-world solutions to expand coverage, lower costs in health care
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not perfect, it has helped create a system in which more Americans have access to comprehensive health...
Legislation boosts investment, job creation in rural Alabama
With unemployment at an all-time low and companies relocating to Alabama’s business-friendly environment, our state’s economy is strong. Unfortunately, rural counties have lagged behind...
How to remember 9/11 every day: We must never forget
What would America look like if we were to remember this day every day?
What would America look like if we were to recognize that,...
Byrne: August recess roundup
It is a very old tradition for Congress to recess during the hot and humid month of August. Years ago, Congress had completed its...
History comes to Troy
Troy University will host an exhibition from The Remnant Trust from September through the end of November. The artifacts and books included afford an...
Byrne: Let’s dump Doug in 2020
The people of Alabama deserve to know what’s at stake in this 2020 Senate election. Our state will face a choice: will we stand...
Roby: We’re tackling the opioid crisis head-on
There are countless important issues currently facing our state and country. From ongoing conversations about border security to the pressing need to come to...
Alabama Epstein? It happens here all the time
As the nation learns more about the salacious life and mysterious death of billionaire and serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, it’s important to remember...
Electric vehicles take spotlight across nation at September showcase at The Market at Pepper Place
This week, gasoline taxes in Alabama went up six cents a gallon. The costs of maintaining cars and trucks, well, they certainly aren’t going...
Will Anderson: Ivey right to stand firm against NAACP call to resign
The head of the Alabama NAACP and two state legislators want Kay Ivey to resign for dressing up in blackface in a college skit...
Two open congressional seats in the Heart of Dixie in 2020
Governor Kay Ivey has had a very successful first year as governor. One of the coups she pulled off was getting the legislature to...
Byrne: Celebrating Alabama’s workers
Labor Day is a wonderful time to celebrate Alabama’s exceptional working men and women. From Tennessee River Valley engineers to Black Belt farmers and...
Labor Day is a tribute to American labor
When many of us were growing up, Labor Day was the traditional end of summer, and we started back to school the next day....
Celebrating labor
Labor Day was established as a national holiday 125 years ago, championed by labor unions. Despite unions’ recent decline, we should still celebrate work....
The Alabama Fusion Center is working to protect our students and schools
It’s hard to believe that the summer months are behind us and we will soon be welcoming Fall and cooler temperatures. Students across our...
Parents and adult fans: The biggest challenge facing high school sports today
Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in Alabama is a growing concern.
When more than 2,000 high school athletic directors were asked in...
Less outrage, more leadership
Time and again over the past few years, we have witnessed a disturbing trend among liberals, namely that if you don’t agree with their...
The right needs to find moral clarity on abortion
Beto O’Rourke reaffirmed the left’s stance on abortion at a townhall in Charleston, South Carolina, this week.
When asked by an audience member whether his...