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The law restricts discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama's kindergarten through fifth-grade classes.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
- Opinion
- National
Alabama political leaders react to raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act
Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
- Health
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
Alabama’s COVID positivity rate continues to rise amid BA. 5 subvariant surge
LGBTQ stories
Featured Opinion
Much of the talk now is about the slippery slope. You know, one thing happens, but that triggers a lot of much worse things....
Legislature
Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.
Legislature
The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation.
Courts
The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision.
Local news
The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
News
Until voters decide enough is enough, little will change.
Education
In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students.
Featured Opinion
"Even the conservative U.S. Supreme Court has more respect for transgender kids than some in the Alabama Legislature."
Courts
A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom.
