Today’s guest columnist is Maury Shevin.
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Never has the expression “we’re all in this together” rung with more truth than during this COVID-19 pandemic.
News about the pandemic—its societal, political and economic consequences—pervades our every waking moment. And, regrettably, it too often interferes with our sleep—and our dreams. Continue reading Coronavirus: Turning point for Birmingham
“Who knows what is good or bad at the time it happens?”
This quote helps me maintain my sanity during challenging times.
I’m not going to make the case that the Coronavirus is good—it’s not.
But it could be a game changer for Birmingham. Continue reading Now it’s Birmingham’s turn
Today’s guest columnist is Jennifer Andress.
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I’m writing on behalf of a group of elected officials from disparate Jefferson County cities that are doing what many people might have thought impossible. Continue reading JeffCo city councilors do the unexpected
Today’s guest columnist is Sue Johnson.
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Ten years ago this September my husband, Jimmy, and I moved downtown to live and to start a new venture.
We bought an historic old building that we completely restored to hold our loft and our small business, Dog Days of Birmingham. Continue reading Downtown was bustling–then COVID-19
I don’t know about you, but I keep thinking…”I can’t wait ‘til this Coronavirus thing is over so I can start enjoying life again.”
But I have to keep reminding myself. This is my life. Continue reading An important mindset during these challenging times
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Bruce Irwin.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a great sense of fear in our country.
We fear the unknown: what we do not know or understand.
One of the main causes of fear is the lack of accurate and complete information. Continue reading COVID-19–In perspective
Today’s guest columnists are Dr. Karim I. Budhwani and Dr. Matthew Might.
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In less than four months, our world has been changed dramatically due to the global COVID-19 pandemic from the spread of a new coronavirus: SARS-CoV-2. Continue reading Surviving COVID-19
A savvy business friend made an observation about Birmingham’s economic future that really got my attention.
But before I disclose what he said, please review a list of Birmingham’s largest companies to determine what you think they all have in common. Continue reading An epiphany about Birmingham’s economic future
Our Alabama legislature screams bloody murder when the federal government passes legislation that overrides Alabama’s wishes.
Our legislators proclaim liberty and states’ rights—yet they rule our cities with an iron hand that deny them the ability to govern.
Gov. Kay Ivey just signed a bill requiring cities to get legislative approval for new occupational taxes, blocking a 1% tax passed by the Montgomery City Council last month. Continue reading How Birmingham can avoid a brawl
Today’s guest columnist is Savannah “Sav” Miles.
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(Editor’s note: Nate Woods was executed March 5, 2020. This piece was published March 1)
For those who want Alabama to attract more talent and investment, read this.
You could also save someone’s life. Continue reading 4 days to stop Alabama from executing a man for a crime he didn’t commit