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Federal court considers bathroom use by transgender student
A student has the right to use the bathroom that corresponds to his gender identity, a lawyer told a federal court Thursday,...
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John Giles: National frustrations hit high water mark
When I was first officially assigned a role in the public sector, Governor Guy Hunt appointed me in 1989, as Alabama State...
Bernie Sanders announces $150 billion plan to expand broadband access
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking...
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House leaders racing the clock on government spending bill
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Donald Trump wants drama, but GOP wants it over
Donald Trump wants more than acquittal. He wants vindication.
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Alabama jobless rate dips to record 2.8 percent
Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped to a record 2.8 percent.
A statement released Friday by the state labor agency says the preliminary, seasonally...
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Bradley Byrne: Empowering Alabama with education opportunities
Education is an amazing tool. It can transform the lives of both the young and old. A quality education empowers the powerless...
John Giles: National frustrations hit high water mark
When I was first officially assigned a role in the public sector, Governor Guy Hunt appointed me in 1989, as Alabama State...
Martha Roby: Celebrating 200 years of Alabama
For many, December 14 will be just another day to cross off the calendar; it’s another day closer to the holidays and...
Greg Reed: Alabama’s innovative reform to medicaid is paying dividends
One of the toughest, yet least-talked about, challenges facing the U.S. today is how to effectively deliver affordable health care to America’s...
Daniel Sutter: Are we running out of resources?
Thanksgiving began as a celebration of Nature’s bounty. Nature’s bounty includes natural resources. Despite reports to the contrary, Cato Institute research demonstrates...