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The 5 worst bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session

From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs.
May 22, 2025
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Our state needs a think tank devoted to Alabama solutions for Alabama problems

Public policy is a complex issue, and scholars disagree on how to express it best. Still, in general, it is a system of laws and regulations that translates political visions into government actions. For over a century—especially in the United States—think tanks have contributed to government policymaking. Alabama needs a think tank that is truly … Continued
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September 7, 2020
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Another “guns in church” bill is coming. It will be as pointless as the previous versions

You can take your gun to church, unless the church says you can’t.  There is no law that will change this. And there will never be one.  That is because in America, a private business or house of worship has the right to prevent anyone from entering their premises for pretty much any reason that … Continued
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January 2, 2020

Alabama lagging behind other states in LGBTQ rights

Throughout the year, various states have taken steps to become more inclusive and champion the rights of the LGBTQ community. However, Alabama has not joined the wave of progressive movements, failing to pass inclusive laws and policies.  This year, four states banned conversion therapy, a practice aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation from homosexual … Continued
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December 19, 2019