Chance Phillips

Chance Phillips is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Education

Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama

The president of UA’s Queer Student Association said the decision was “exactly what we all feared SB129 would lead to.”

March 28, 2025

Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”

March 26, 2025

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in a statement that “it’s time to unleash the power of American coal.”

March 25, 2025

One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court.

March 20, 2025

Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”

March 17, 2025

In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.”

March 14, 2025

Mayors from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery this weekend to participate in a roundtable hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

March 10, 2025

No, requiring that student organizations agree to avoid discriminating against LGBTQ students is not a violation of the First Amendment.

March 6, 2025

Unofficial results suggest only one race will proceed to a runoff as most incumbents ran unopposed or won handily.

March 5, 2025

Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges.

February 27, 2025