The most profound and significant of Governor Ivey’s stellar appointments has been in the realm of her outstanding judicial appointments.

Our global economy is underpinned by the ability to move goods and food relatively efficiently across the world, allowing producers and consumers to connect.  From bananas to microchips, luxury goods to automobile components – global trade has created a higher standard of living for billions of people and fostered the creation of trillions of dollars […]

What is unfolding in Minneapolis is not spontaneous unrest, nor is it simply the expression of social grievance. The real objective is power.

"Only one person in the Alabama judicial system stood tall for Officer Smith: my former colleague, Jay Mitchell."

"In Lee County, there has been a troubling development in the race for Revenue Commissioner that should not be brushed aside."

State Sen. Matt Woods introduced legislation creating the Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate.

President Trump returned to the White House with a clear mandate, one year in and he's delivering for the American people.

"Affordability is often used as a political slogan, but in Alabama, it is a real, everyday concern for families, seniors, and businesses."

"At BCA, we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take time to discuss what that looks like," Helena Duncan writes.

"I support HB161, the App Store Accountability Act, which would require app stores to first get parental approval before Alabama minors can download apps."

For many Alabama households, streaming has become expensive, but combined Netflix-WBD would allow more content on fewer platforms.

In 1776 – 250 years ago – General George Washington made a decision that was both pragmatic and radical for its time when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free Black men and later some formerly enslaved men to serve alongside white soldiers. But rather than being driven by enlightened ideas or progressive principles, Washington’s […]

Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals—something of a payback for the Boston Tea Party. The Beatles had long hair. They were trend-setters. We teens began to follow suit. The pictures look funny now. I remember one night watching the news with our family. Anti-Vietnam protestors […]

As this last legislative session of the quadrennium moves forward, these four years would have to be rated as an overwhelming success.

"Today, DJI, a Chinese drone company, holds a 70-80% market share in the United States. How did this happen," Derek Chen writes.

In 2024, Governor Ivey formed a AI Task Force to address how the state should govern AI systems. Now comes the harder part: Implementation.

Alabama's ability to move goods efficiently is central to growth, job creation, and long-term stability.

There are roughly 100 days until Alabama’s statewide primary election on May 19, which is suddenly just around the corner.

America is fully behind Iranians' struggle for freedom. No leader is untouchable, and the fight for liberty is worth the risk.

The Roman god Janus was the god of two faces. A mature face looked back with reflection. A youthful face looked forward with anticipation. How fitting the first month of the year is named for him in the sense that we do both things. I looked back at 2025 in my inaugural sermon this year […]

In 2000, Robert Putnam observed something peculiar. More Americans than ever were bowling. But fewer people were bowling in group leagues. It was a simple observation. Our desire to go bowling alone is a metaphor for the postmodern decline of human connection. The kind of connection that allows communities to thrive. Like any good social […]

"There will be a tug-of-war within the community. The clear winner of that battle will be the Alabama Community College System."

Gen Z conservatives are rallying behind Barry Moore.

As is my custom for the past 21 years, my year end column illuminates Alabama political luminaries that passed away last year.