divisive concepts

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.

April 21, 2023

Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill

The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.

April 17, 2023

HB7 and a cultural revolution

It seems the art of governing is identifying the wrong problem, applying an incompetent remedy and declaring victory.

April 17, 2023

“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.

April 10, 2023

A question for state Rep. Ed Oliver

All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.

March 10, 2023

A 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.

January 30, 2023

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.

September 16, 2022

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.

April 5, 2022

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.

March 29, 2022

House passes bill banning “divisive concepts”

Democrats said the bill is designed to "erase history" during a three-hour filibuster Thursday.

March 18, 2022