LGBTQ

Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries

The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party.

Jacob Holmes

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August 14, 2023

Patriot Front resurfaces in Birmingham

The hate group has been most active in Birmingham, focusing mostly on graffiti and vandalism. Members recently protested a Prattville pride picnic in person.

Jacob Holmes

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August 8, 2023

ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries

A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association.

Jacob Holmes

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August 7, 2023

Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others

The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf.

Jacob Holmes

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August 4, 2023

New director steps in as Prattville library debate continues

Andrew Foster said the calls to remove or reclassify certain books for minors containing LGBTQ and sexual content are a "steep slope."

Jacob Holmes

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July 17, 2023

A historian calls Republican threats to defund Alabama Archives “fascist”

“Restricting marginalized history is textbook fascism,” historian Maigen Sullivan told APR.

Patrick Darrington

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July 10, 2023

Mobile pastors condemn public support and funding for LGBTQ+ Pride events

The pastors state that they oppose “sexually-focused activities” in public places “where children may be places in danger.”

Patrick Darrington

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July 3, 2023

Tennessee, Kentucky judges block bans on gender-affirming care

The state join Alabama and Arkansas judges in all issuing similar rulings against laws banning the treatments in their respective states.

Jacob Holmes

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June 29, 2023

State Sen. Elliott plans to bring bill defunding Archives during Special Session

Elliott wants to punish the department for holding a gay history luncheon.

Jacob Holmes

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June 29, 2023