LGBTQ rights

It is time to stop attacks on the transgender community

Why are lawmakers spending so much time targeting transgender people when our state faces real challenges?

March 16, 2026

Alabama Equality condemns killing of Renee Nicole Good by law enforcement

Group calls shooting of LGBTQ+ woman in South Minneapolis “sanctioned violence,” demands transparency, accountability, and systemic reform after fatal January 7 encounter.

January 12, 2026

Gay Republican leader not worried about SBC vote to seek gay marriage reversal

Andy Blalock, leader of the Huntsville Log Cabin Republicans, said he is not concerned about the party bending its ear to the SBC.

June 24, 2025

Alabama Equality condemns federal attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, mental health

Group denounces Supreme Court’s gender care ruling and Trump’s move to cut LGBTQ+ suicide prevention funding, warning both actions endanger lives during Pride Month.

June 20, 2025

Alabama Equality launches to champion LGBTQ+ Rights and fight discrimination

Alabama Equality officially launched its mission to advance the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals across Alabama.

December 4, 2024

Conflicts over race, LGBTQ+ rights cost schools billions annually

Superintendents cited increased expenses for security, legal fees, and public relations as part of their efforts to handle community outrage.

October 23, 2024

11th Circuit upholds Alabama rule requiring surgery for driver’s license change

The policy requires transgender individuals to undergo gender reassignment surgery before they can change the sex designation on their driver’s licenses.

September 23, 2024

11th Circuit denies rehearing request in Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban

A 2023 panel opinion, now affirmed, concluded that Alabama’s ban does not discriminate against transgender individuals.

August 29, 2024

2024: Diverging state laws focus on book bans, LGBTQ+ rights in the US

The year 2024 could prove critical as the country grapples with reconciling its cherished ideals with the realities of its diverse and often divided population.

January 2, 2024

Cost for defending transgender care ban grows

The Alabama AG's office recently entered contracts for nearly $1 million for outside attorneys to defend the transgender care ban.

July 12, 2023