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The dangerous game of political theater in Alabama

A surge in legislation seeks to control and dominate the rights and freedoms of individuals.

April 22, 2024

Huntsville-Madison Library updates policies to “uphold intellectual freedom”

As challenges have popped up at libraries across the state, the Huntsville system has become the focus of controversy multiple times.

March 28, 2024

Instead of banning books, try talking to your kids

The recent uproar over allegedly "inappropriate" books seems to have much more to do with fear than actual indecency.

March 19, 2024

The exterior of the Prattville Public Library on a summer day.

Prattville Library Board likely breaks open meetings law to name interim director

The Open Meetings Act requires government entities, including boards, give at least 24 hours' notice of a special meeting.

March 18, 2024

Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director

“We will not stand for this," one library associate said.

March 15, 2024

The answers to Prattville’s problems are in the books they just banned

The ruler of Prattville's tiny library kingdom proved his authority Thursday — and that the community really, really needs those books.

March 15, 2024

Restructured Archives board would require “just cause” for removal

A bill to restructure the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is moving toward a vote on the House floor.

February 29, 2024

National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies

The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read.

February 21, 2024

Bill allowing removal of library board members at local level passes the Senate

The legislation, SB10, passed along party lines on a vote of 26-7.

February 15, 2024

Certain lawmakers are insulting your intelligence

Sen. Chris Elliott wants you to believe that it’s merely to fix a flaw in the way the board operates.

February 14, 2024