Courts 11th Circuit denies rehearing request in Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban A 2023 panel opinion, now affirmed, concluded that Alabama’s ban does not discriminate against transgender individuals. StaffAugust 29, 2024
National 2024: Diverging state laws focus on book bans, LGBTQ+ rights in the US The year 2024 could prove critical as the country grapples with reconciling its cherished ideals with the realities of its diverse and often divided... Bill BrittJanuary 2, 2024
Courts Cost for defending transgender care ban grows The Alabama AG's office recently entered contracts for nearly $1 million for outside attorneys to defend the transgender care ban. Josh MoonJuly 12, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Lessons in corruption, Black history, and freedom of expression Allegations of political corruption can afflict any politician, regardless of party. David PersonJune 6, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Schools can’t solve transgender bigotry — but they don’t have to make it worse This wave of brazen bigotry is new, but the tools to judge it are the same ones we’ve had. Will NevinMay 29, 2023
Courts Federal ruling on Arkansas law is a bad sign for Alabama’s trans treatment ban On Thursday, the Eighth Circuit upheld an injunction placed on Arkansas' Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act. John H. GlennAugust 29, 2022
State Alabama’s transgender bathroom and LBGTQ education-related bill takes effect The law restricts discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama's kindergarten through fifth-grade classes. John H. GlennJuly 4, 2022
National Poll: 55 percent of Americans oppose trans women participating in women’s sports As of May of this year, 18 states have enacted bans on transgender athletes being able to participate in sports. John H. GlennJune 15, 2022
Courts Federal judge blocks Alabama law criminalizing medical care for transgender youth Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Liles Burke found that the plaintiffs are substantially likely to win their case on multiple grounds. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2022
Courts Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-transitioning medical care The complaint alleges that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. StaffMay 2, 2022