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
Courts Center for Law and Liberty supports state’s policy on IDs for trans people The ACLU sued the state on behalf of three trans Alabamians who asked that their licenses reflect their gender. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Legislature Bill to ban treatments for transgender minors dies before coming to the House floor Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Marginalized humans feel GOP’s wrath "The poor, the LGBTQ community, people of color, Muslims and immigrants — all have targets on their backs." Joey KennedyMay 14, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The anti-trans sports bill is hateful, and it’s about to get expensive Before the bill was signed, major events were threatening to pull out of Alabama. Josh MoonApril 26, 2021
State NCAA president speaks out on push to ban trans athletes from sports President Mark Emmert expressed concern over legislative pushes in state legislatures to ban transgender youth from participating in public school sports. John H. GlennApril 5, 2021
Legislature House committee passes bill banning treatments for trans minors Republican Rep. Joe Lovvorn expressed concern that the bill, if it becomes law, could result in more teen suicides. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors The bill would ban puberty blocking and hormone treatments in minors, despite doctors warning such a ban could risk children's lives. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2021