State State librarian: Book challenges are nothing new Dr. Nancy Pack pointed to past clashes over book censorship as the template for defending the freedom to read in the latest wave. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2023
State Republicans threaten Alabama Archives funding over LGBT history lecture After the Alabama Archives hosted a lecture on LGBT history in Alabama, Republicans are threatening its funding. Patrick DarringtonJune 19, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Local news Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | What is a woman? Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories. David PersonMay 19, 2023
Legislature LGBTQ community marches on the Capitol to protest anti-trans bills Hundreds of people marched from the Alabama Supreme Court to the Capitol, and then to the Statehouse. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Legislature March protesting anti-trans legislation planned for Tuesday During last year’s session and the current session the legislature has passed numerous anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Patrick DarringtonMay 10, 2023
Legislature HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023