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Rep. Bradley Byrne: Celebrating our independence
On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. On this important day in our nation’s...
Are we free to discuss America’s real problems?
Amy Wax -
The following is adapted from a speech delivered on December 12, 2017, at Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and...
Explainer: Supreme Court protects free speech of pro-life pregnancy centers
What just happened?
The Supreme Court ruled on National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California, a case...
Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh: Putting Alabama Families First
When you run for public office, you think of family first - your spouse, your children, and your parents. Both of my parents were teachers....
5 facts about Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy announced this week that he will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court on July 31. Here are five facts you...
U.S. Rep. Byrne: Supporting Alabama’s number one industry
Agriculture is our country’s oldest industry. Since the beginning, America’s farmers have worked the land and sustained our communities. Today, agriculture is the top...
Alabama’s Rep. Roby: Summertime softball tradition benefits a worthy cause
One of my favorite traditions I’ve been able to participate in as a member of Congress is the Congressional Women’s Softball Game that takes...
Alabama mom opens up about breastfeeding and her tearful first month of motherhood
I love being a mom! It is more wonderful than I could have ever dreamed, but my first month of motherhood is one that...
Explainer: How the refugee and asylum process works in the U.S.
Yesterday was World Refugee Day, an annual observance created by the United Nations to “commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees.”...
U.S. Rep. Rogers: IG report proves Mueller probe needs to be shut down
Folks across East Alabama may have recently seen the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) Report findings were released.
The IG report details the...
Rep. Bradley Byrne: Fighting the opioid epidemic
For too long, a problem of epic proportion has been growing outside of the headlines in the United States: the opioid epidemic. The reality...
Judicial races in Alabama highlighted
This is not just a gubernatorial year in the Heart of Dixie.
We have every constitutional office up for election which includes Lt. Governor, Attorney General,...
Rep. Roby: Combatting the opioid crisis at home and across the country
There are countless important issues currently facing our state and nation. From our ongoing conversations with North Korea to the continuing need for enhanced...
Survey: Electric vehicles make sense for Alabama drivers
As many as 50 million Americans are about to flip the switch over to electric automobiles with their next purchase, according to the American Automobile Association....
Auburn researcher: Biofuels are still an important component of our energy mix
During the last 15 years, biofuels have been a hot topic in the energy production world. You could hardly turn on the television or radio...
Can we reduce suicides? Have faith
Some recent celebrity suicides have sparked much discussion about depression and mental illness. There was, however, little talk of spiritual health.
That’s unfortunate. Even as...
Alabama prolife voters should stand with U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, because she stands up for them
As president of Susan B. Anthony List, I’ve had the privilege of working together with many amazing pro-life women in Congress. Even so, there...
Chicken: It’s what’s for dinner—with or without a checkoff program
They say this is the Golden Age of Poultry. Chicken consumption has hit an all-time high, outpacing beef, pork, and turkey. According to USDA estimates,...
Analysis of gubernatorial primaries
Now that the dust has settled from last week’s gubernatorial primaries, let’s analyze the outcome.
Governor Kay Ivey and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox won very...
My favorite fisherman
When Adam Andrews was born, the attending nurse said, “This boy’s got him some big hands. My people say that means he gon’ be...
Alabama Sec. of State: ‘Why do we pass ethics laws and employ an ethics commission if we do not intend to enforce the rule...
In the 2015 Alabama Legislative Session, the Legislature passed legislation that required all county candidates and political action committees running for public office to...
U.S. Rep. Byrne: Protecting a Gulf Coast tradition
Down here on the Gulf Coast, fishing is a way of life for many people. It is a tradition that spans generations and is...
U.S. Rep. Roby: House takes step to cut wasteful spending
It’s no secret that the national debt continues to become an ever-increasing problem in this country. The number has now cleared $20 trillion, and...
Why our response to sexual abuse matters
Jane and George quietly play together in the summer sun until it comes to an abrupt halt with one scream. Mom races out the...