Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread
We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.
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Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill
The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.
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It seems the art of governing is identifying the wrong problem, applying an incompetent remedy and declaring victory.
“Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House
The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
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See recent postsA question for state Rep. Ed Oliver
All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.
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See recent postsA vague bill promises to ban something it seems
A group of Republican lawmakers wants to ban "divisive concepts." The bill should die a quick death.
Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session
The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.
Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine
More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days.
Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill
An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.
House passes bill banning “divisive concepts”
Democrats said the bill is designed to "erase history" during a three-hour filibuster Thursday.