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Bills Illustrate Alabama Legislators’ Religious Intolerance

By Susan Watson Executive Director, ACLU of Alabama When it comes to religion, Alabama lawmakers just can’t stop living in a bygone era: The legislature is poised to pass several troubling measures this session that would authorize public schools to impose official prayer on students and encourage schools and other governmental bodies to put up … Continued
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March 12, 2014

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Offer Differing Views on Bills’ Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 4 the Alabama House of Representatives passed four bills aimed at better regulating abortions which are performed in the State of Alabama.  Pro-Life groups praised passage of the landmark legislation while abortion supporters denounced the legislation that was spearheaded by the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Alabama … Continued
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March 5, 2014

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Oppose Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The ACLU was quick to comment on the Alabama House Health Committee’s passage of four Pro-Life bills.  The groups said in a written statement that: HB 489, HB 490, HB 493, HB 494 pose a great threat to women. The Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson … Continued
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February 27, 2014
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HB31 Permits Medical Workers to Deny Patient Diagnosis and Crucial Care

By Susan Watson Executive Director, ACLU of Alabama Most of us expect that when we go to a hospital we will be cared for, regardless of the health condition presented. But a bill (HB 31) that will soon be considered by the Alabama Senate could allow a health care professional to refuse, because of their … Continued
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February 4, 2014