Education Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures Advocates demanded reinstatement after the university cited a nonbinding memo to shut down publications focused on Black culture and women’s lifestyle. Wesley WalterDecember 5, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty Religious fear, power and constitutional restraint collide in Alabama after rhetoric turns a zoning dispute into a test of democracy. Bill BrittDecember 4, 2025
Education University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI The editors of the publications, which focus on women’s wellness and the Black student experience respectively, expressed shock at the decision. Chance PhillipsDecember 3, 2025
State APLS bans transgender depictions in youth books, delays Fairhope funding The board also voted to require all libraries to offer youth library cards with restricted access. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2025
State Most public comments support statewide ban on trans books, but critics call foul The ALGOP, chaired by APLS chair John Wahl, solicited support for the code changes, sparking opponents to claim ethics concerns. Jacob HolmesOctober 22, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | How a Florida ruling spells doom for Alabama’s book banning efforts A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections. Bill BrittApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama. Alex JobinApril 3, 2025
News University of Alabama student detained by ICE as State Department revokes visas Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained. Alex JobinMarch 28, 2025
Legislature House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025