Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Don't Say Gay

Legislature

National LGBTQ organization condemns Space Camp hysteria, “Don’t Say Gay” bill

GLSEN condemned the recent harassment of a Space Camp employee and “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.

March 19, 2024

Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp

An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp.

March 13, 2024

“Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill heard in committee

HB130 would extend the prohibition of discussing sexual orientation and gender identity throughout high school.

March 7, 2024

New “Don’t Say Gay” bill would extend through 12th grade

It would extend the state’s prohibition on classroom discussion or instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity.

February 20, 2024

Alabama’s challenges and GOP glass houses: A struggle with public deception

The legislature should not bow so low as to wallow in the mud of hatred for political gain.

December 18, 2023

Inside the 44 books challenged at the Prattville Public Library

What exactly are the books that have been challenged by the Prattville group, which has now expanded its efforts statewide?

August 24, 2023

Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety

Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking.

June 21, 2023

Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law

Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general.

May 25, 2023

New bill would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to 8th grade

It would prohibit the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools through 8th grade.

April 25, 2023

Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards

At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board.

September 19, 2022