Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth The law would criminalize parents and doctors attempting to provide gender-transition medical treatment to minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 12, 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
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