America

A bipartisan solution to the net neutrality impasse could boost Telehealth

Telemedicine holds the potential to reshape health care delivery in rural America. Advances in technology and broadband connectivity could open up a world in which farmers and factory workers in rural Black Belt counties have the same access to world-class medical specialists that residents of the world’s largest and wealthiest cities already take for granted. … Continued

J.W Cowan

October 15, 2019

Opinion

Trump administration corruption shouldn’t surprise anyone in Alabama

Congratulations, America, the Trump administration has done it! In less than one presidential term, Trump and his assorted band of goons, drifters, conmen and carnival barkers have managed to turn the United States of America into a larger version of Alabama. Now all of you can get a little taste of the incompetency, corruption, ignorance, … Continued

Josh Moon

September 26, 2019

Opinion

Judge Marks and mass incarceration in the Middle District of Alabama

In 2016, together with former colleague Assistant Federal Public Defender Donnie W. Bethel, I wrote, “[p]eople of all persuasions, political parties, and philosophies have awakened to the terrible toll the crises of overcriminalization and mass incarceration have wrought on America.” Then, a year later, highlighting the “criminalization of addiction,” I wrote about Benny King – one of Bethel’s clients – … Continued

Stephen Cooper

September 5, 2019

Heritage Action: Mo Brooks No. 1 member of Congress for support of founding principles

In 2019, Heritage Action ranks Tennessee Valley Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, number one out of 435 Congressmen, with a 100 percent grade, for his support of America’s foundational principles. “Heritage Action is on the front lines of the battle to protect America’s foundational principles from Congressional mischief,” Brooks said in a statement. “I thank them … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 9, 2019

Opinion

Can America be defeated without the first shot being fired?

What does Socialism, Communism, radical Islam and the U.S. birth-rate have to do with our national security and economic well-being? Everything, give me 5 minutes. At the outset, we need to soberly understand, there is a cemented unholy alliance between Communism, Islam and the American political liberal left. More conclusively, Russia and China, countries that embrace … Continued

John W. Giles

July 23, 2019

Opinion

Alabama Democratic Party specializes in doing nothing

There was an extremely unpopular gas tax. There was the felon in the White House. There are tiny children held in cages in America. There was an abortion law that could have been a storyline on “The Handmaid’s Tale.” There was Republican Supreme Court justices giving indications that they’re on the verge of handing Mike … Continued

Josh Moon

July 17, 2019

Opinion

Remembering the stories of our heroes

For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection. In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 9, 2019

Opinion

This 4th of July, remember what it means to be an American

This week, our nation celebrates its 243rd birthday. Most of us will spend the day celebrating with family and friends, barbecuing and watching fireworks. But between the fireworks and cheeseburgers, it is important that we take a moment to think about what it means to be an American and pause to remember those who have … Continued

Craig Ford

July 2, 2019

Opinion

Honoring our fallen heroes on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, I ask that we all take time to remember and honor the Alabamians, and men and women from across the country, who have given their lives while serving in our nation’s armed forces. They—and their families—have sacrificed more than most of us can ever imagine in order to defend our country both … Continued

Doug Jones

May 27, 2019

Opinion

Alabama’s un-sung pro-family hero

Alabama is one of the most conservative states in America when you look at our statewide votes on the marriage and human life constitutional amendments, and now the Human Life Protection Act. Embedded in the strong infrastructure of all of these effective statewide movements in the state, is a quiet yet strong unwavering pillar, Eunie … Continued

John W. Giles

May 20, 2019