Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety
Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking.
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State librarian: Book challenges are nothing new
Dr. Nancy Pack pointed to past clashes over book censorship as the template for defending the freedom to read in the latest wave.
Republicans threaten Alabama Archives funding over LGBT history lecture
After the Alabama Archives hosted a lecture on LGBT history in Alabama, Republicans are threatening its funding.
Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time
Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session.
Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports
The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session.
Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war
A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
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.
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Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories.
LGBTQ community marches on the Capitol to protest anti-trans bills
Hundreds of people marched from the Alabama Supreme Court to the Capitol, and then to the Statehouse.
March protesting anti-trans legislation planned for Tuesday
During last year’s session and the current session the legislature has passed numerous anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills.