Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
The event, scheduled initially at a brewery, was rescheduled at a Books-A-Million store in Mobile.
July 15 2024 10:29 AM
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Gender-affirming care case attorneys face Alabama federal judge over misconduct accusations
The 11 attorneys are accused of “judge-shopping.”
June 25 2024 2:30 PM
Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back
Judge Liles Burke is trying to force the lawyers to reveal what they argue is attorney-client privileged information.
May 21 2024 3:53 PM
Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI
In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”
March 21 2024 3:55 PM
GOP lawmakers call for Alabama space camp employee to be fired, simply for being transgender
A Facebook post about a transgender employee at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s educational program has led to far-right attacks from Libs of TikTok, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and others.
March 18 2024 12:57 PM
Alabama Supreme Court endangers IVF access by ruling frozen embryos are people
In a notable union of church and state, the Alabama Supreme Court cited Christian faith as reason to jeopardize access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
February 20 2024 4:59 PM
Alabama can enforce law criminalizing gender-affirming care, court rules
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law in 2022, and it was the subject of a lawsuit almost immediately.
January 11 2024 7:35 PM
For Families in the South Struggling to Find Gender-Affirming Care, Small Grants Make a Huge Difference
Across the South, families of transgender youth who want to find gender-affirming care for their children are wading through a morass of pending legal cases and being turned away at pharmacies without crucial information on what their rights are.
December 03 2023 1:02 PM
Conservative Media Outlet 1819 News Under Fire for Outing Alabama Mayor Who Died
The Alabama media outlet that outed Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, a Baptist preacher who died by suicide afterward, has come under harsh criticism.
November 26 2023 9:00 AM
Alabama Mayor, Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Involuntarily Outed as Transgender Woman
Smiths Station Mayor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland’s death shocks a heartbroken community after a local news blog exposed his transgender identity.
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November 04 2023 8:41 AM
Children’s Book Added to Book Ban List Because Author’s Last Name Is ‘Gay’
The library’s executive director confirmed the book was listed because of the word “gay.”
October 09 2023 2:00 PM
Alabama Officials Trash $16,500 in Teacher Manuals Because They Were Too 'Woke': Report
“Woke” pre-K manual sparks controversy, leads to one official’s exit, and thousands in discarded educational resources.
October 07 2023 9:00 AM
Sylvia Swayne Aims to Make History as Alabama’s First Trans State Representative
Swayne came in second during a primary this week and will head to a runoff election.
September 28 2023 1:00 PM
Dixon Dallas Gets Candid on Rising Stardom, Handling Critics, and Sexuality
Unapologetic and unpredictable: Dixon Dallas opens up about his meteoric rise and shattering norms.
September 20 2023 4:00 PM
Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.
September 13 2023 4:23 PM
Queer History Lecture Prompts Vengeance From Alabama GOP
After the state archives hosted a discussion on Alabama's queer icons, like Nell Carter, Republican senators vowed retribution.
September 08 2023 5:13 PM
Appeals Court Lets Alabama Enforce Trans Care Ban, Cites Anti-Abortion Ruling
The assertion provides further evidence that all bodily autonomy rights are under attack.
August 21 2023 6:55 PM
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps
Alabama currently has seven congressional districts, with six represented by Republicans.
June 08 2023 1:38 PM
Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.
May 31 2023 6:00 PM
Southern Queers: New Study Reveals the Reality of LGBTQ+ People in the South
While bucking some stereotypes, the study emphasizes the need for LGBTQ+ safe spaces in southern states.
April 13 2023 10:55 AM