Legislature Senate committee advances “What is a Woman” bill The bill would codify the definitions of male and female to be based on reproductive biology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Courts Federal judge refuses to pause Alabama case on gender-affirming care ban amid legal battle The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S. Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
State Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes bill banning transgender women from college women’s sports The bill passed with the support of several Democrats in addition to Republicans. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Legislature Another anti-trans sports bill passed out of a House committee The bill would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports at public colleges and universities. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
State Alabama’s laws affecting LGBTQ+ people reviewed in annual index Alabama passed multiple laws impacting LGBTQ individuals including the criminalization of gender-affirming care and preventing LGBTQ discussions in the classroom. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2023
Elections Rehm prioritizes parental rights in education, cutting taxes in District 85 bid Rehm emphasized his opposition to increased taxation and his support for parental rights in education. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2022
Courts More families urge court to maintain injunction on Alabama’s anti-trans law A number of health care professionals, faith-based groups, and 21 U.S. states have also filed similar briefs in recent months. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama: It’s a pity There are cheap votes out there to get. It doesn’t matter who politicians have to step on. Joey KennedyAugust 15, 2022
Health Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth The law would criminalize parents and doctors attempting to provide gender-transition medical treatment to minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 12, 2022