Guest Opinion — Page 9
Okay, this is gonna be kinda weird for both of us. I’m sending this letter back in time (25 years) to you because there’s some stuff happening here in the future that you just aren’t gonna believe. No, seriously, this stuff is nuts and I want you to start getting ready in 2000 for some […]
On Saturday, thousands of Democrat socialists, Marxists and hard-core leftwing activists gathered in the streets of cities across America.
Caroleene Dobson articulates the need for an Election Security Division to strengthen enforcement of Alabama's voting laws in this op-ed.
"I will ensure that the rule of law prevails so that our judges do not have to live in fear of political terrorism," Jay Mitchell writes.
Will Sellers delves into the challenge of truth in leadership and how it impacts public service and governance.
When you feel lost or out of control, the best solution is to focus on what you can control: the five key pillars of happiness.
Steve Flowers recalls colorful Alabama perennial candidate Shorty Price as governor’s race begins and Bama–Vols week arrives.
Pamela Casey shares her journey with in vitro fertilization – the struggle, heartbreak, and unwavering hope of motherhood.
From his first term to his second, President Trump has proven that “peace through strength” isn’t just a slogan, Jared Hudson writes.
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl argues that safety is a preeminent concern to all Alabamians – and Democrats should take notice.
This past week, Alabama was shaken by a tragic shooting in downtown Montgomery. What should have been a normal weekend full of college football and gathering with friends turned into a nightmare for families who lost loved ones to senseless violence. As a father and someone who calls this state home, I grieve with those […]
Alabama cut broadband divide from 22% to 6% since 2018; finish the job and connect every rural home, Robert Aderholt writes.
In this op-ed, Alabama Ag Commissioner Rick Pate strongly endorses his friend and colleague, Tommy Tuberville, for Governor in 2026.
I was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in 1982. George Wallace had been elected to his last term as governor that year. Therefore, my first term as a legislator was Wallace’s final and fifth term as governor. I had met Wallace during his first term as Governor in 1963. I was a 12-year-old Legislative […]
Mark Colson, Alabama Trucking Association op-ed: We must stop the 'bad actors' now and allow the good guys to keep on trucking!
Some will say that the government shutdown will hinder the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) ability to analyze the competitive impact of the proposed UP/NS merger. The fact of the matter is it does not matter because the STB was effectively neutered the moment President Trump fired the STB member he thought would oppose the merger. […]
Military veterans deserve more than simple words of gratitude, State Rep. Kenneth Paschal writes in this op-ed.
Alabama’s future depends on electing younger, principled leaders like Katie Britt and Jared Hudson — voices rooted in faith, service, and real-life experience who can build lasting influence in the U.S. Senate.
"It doesn't have to be this way," former Alabama Supreme Court Justice and candidate for Alabama Attorney General Jay Mitchell writes.
When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the way the season feels. One of my favorite memories is sitting by a campfire with my kids, the sparks lifting into the night sky while we roasted marshmallows. The laughter when […]
Over the past six decades, Alabama’s Adult Education Programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution that has been extraordinarily successful. It was my honor to be able to speak to the Annual Adult Education Conference at the downtown Montgomery Renaissance Center in late June. When I accepted their invitation to speak, I thought there […]
It would be a dire mistake to re-litigate the GENIUS Act and doing so would strike a blow to President Trump’s broader pro-crypto agenda.
If the Supreme Court’s decision restores the meaning of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, it could shift up to 7 seats into GOP hands.

