Category: Editorial

Congressman Jerry Carl As my time representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for south Alabama.I never thought I’d end up running for political office, much less for Congress. I spent most of my life building businesses, growing my family, and doing what I could…

Congressman Jerry Carl Those of us who were born and raised during the Cold War fully understand how dangerous, destructive, and deadly communism and communist regimes have been. Communism is to blame for the deaths of over 100 million people and for the trampling of basic human rights for more than 1.5 billion people around the world.The United States has long been an example of freedom and democracy to the…

Congressman Jerry Carl Yesterday afternoon [Sunday, Dec. 1], President Biden issued a “Full and Unconditional Pardon” for any and all offenses his son Hunter committed or may have committed for the past decade. Despite repeatedly saying he would not pardon Hunter for his many serious crimes, President Biden has gone back on his word, made a mockery of our justice system, and set a terrible precedent.Since the earliest days of…

Congressman Jerry Carl The American people made their voices heard loud and clear on November 5th. After 4 years of failed leadership by the Biden-Harris administration, folks in Alabama and all across this country are ready for new leadership so we can get this country back on track. Thankfully, Republicans kept control of the House, flipped the Senate, and won back the White House. Now, it’s time for us to…

Congressman Jerry Carl As another dangerous and potentially deadly hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida in a few days, communities in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina are still struggling to get all the necessary federal assistance to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, the response from the Biden-Harris administration has been weak, slow, and yet again showcases their America-last agenda.The Federal Emergency Management…