John Wahl

Wahl and APLS want to “protect kids” — by banning reality and truth

Wahl and APLS call it "common sense," but this censorship agenda is anything but. It's calculated, coercive and chillingly un-American.

April 8, 2025

Wahl provided a federal definition of "sexually explicit conduct" that doesn't appear to apply to written content.

March 26, 2025

The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.

March 21, 2025

The order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to state libraries.

March 18, 2025

Under Wahl’s leadership, the Alabama Republican Party has maintained dominance in state elections.

March 3, 2025

The party’s agenda includes a range of proposals spanning tax policy, education, public safety, and social issues.

February 3, 2025

Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.

January 22, 2025

As vice chairman, Wahl will lead and represent the 14 states comprising the Southern Region, including Alabama.

January 20, 2025

Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.

November 22, 2024

Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board.

September 20, 2024