Featured Opinion Opinion | The slippery slope fallacy Much of the talk now is about the slippery slope. You know, one thing happens, but that triggers a lot of much worse things.... Joey KennedyJune 27, 2022
Legislature Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2022
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation. Jacob HolmesApril 8, 2022
Courts Transgender Alabamians tell court lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision. StaffMarch 16, 2022
Local news Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2021
News Opinion | My country ‘tis of thee: Liberty or bigotry Until voters decide enough is enough, little will change. Joey KennedyJuly 31, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A real victory for transgender kids "Even the conservative U.S. Supreme Court has more respect for transgender kids than some in the Alabama Legislature." Joey KennedyJuly 2, 2021
Courts SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom. Micah DanneyJune 30, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | In Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice? "Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different." Josh MoonJune 8, 2021