opinions

MICHAEL GERSON: Failing the Ryan Test

OPINION: Will the GOP conference unite behind an approach to governing that doesn’t rely on showdown and shutdown politics?

CARLTON FLETCHER: Still figuring out Albany City Commission meeting

OPINION: Surreal action by city commissioners leaves many shaking their heads

Squawk of the Day – Oct. 25, 2015

PERRY BUCHANAN: Exercising during cancer treatment

HEALTH AND FITNESS: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

MANDY FLYNN: Worming through my fears

LIFESTYLES COLUMNIST: I figure there could be several reasons for my curiosity with worms

MARY BRASWELL: 40 years ago, the first females were allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy | QUIK QUIZ

HISTORY: On Oct. 27, 1975, Bruce Springsteen was on the cover of TIME and Newsweek magazines.

DICK YARBROUGH: Random thoughts on random topics

OPINION: Fishing, flags, frats and midget raisins

CATHERINE RAMPELL: Politicians should quit playing doctor

OPINION: State lawmakers introduce gag orders, junk science and intervention to the exam room

WINFRED DUKES AND DARREL EALUM: Southwest Georgia needs expanded Medicaid

OPINION: Too many in region are caught in the Medicaid gap