News Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024
News Huntsville Library sets new policies after new state requirements Critics said the new policies do not align with recent APLS code changes and could result in the library losing $500,000 in state funding. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
Courts Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
News Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
Legislature House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2024
Legislature Sponsor wants “Don’t Say Gay” bill expanded to private schools HB130 is an expansion of current law prohibiting teachers from leading instruction on gender identity or sexual orientation. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The real threats to Alabama’s children Alabama's children are under attack and face real, serious threats. Josh MoonMarch 14, 2024
Legislature Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Attack on transgender Space Camp employee is cruel and unjust A truly great state upholds the rights and dignity of all its citizens, including the transgender community. Bill BrittMarch 13, 2024