Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s DEI ban: A step backward for education and equity This legislation represents a step backward at a time when progress is desperately needed. Bill BrittMarch 20, 2024
State Autauga, Prattville citizens speak out about library at government meetings Citizens on both sides of the debate spoke out Tuesday at meetings of the Autauga County Commission. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hate thy neighbor, Alabama DEI programs seek only to make a historically-slanted field a tad more level. That's too much for those benefitting from that inequality. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2024
State On right-wing radio, Prattville library chair shares new insights into recent events Chair Ray Boles took to the airwaves to malign former director Andrew Foster and APR reporter Jacob Holmes. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature approves anti-DEI bill The bill, SB129, specifically targets higher institutions of learning to prohibit DEI programs on campuses. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Primary runoffs near in new 2nd District This seat could be the deciding factor into which party has the majority in the U.S. House. Steve FlowersMarch 20, 2024
Legislature National LGBTQ organization condemns Space Camp hysteria, “Don’t Say Gay” bill GLSEN condemned the recent harassment of a Space Camp employee and “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. Patrick DarringtonMarch 19, 2024
News Prattville Library Board attorney’s retraction demand dubbed misleading, sources say The attorney for the Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board sent APR a retraction demand Monday. Jacob HolmesMarch 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Instead of banning books, try talking to your kids The recent uproar over allegedly "inappropriate" books seems to have much more to do with fear than actual indecency. Josh MoonMarch 19, 2024
Health ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama Should a new health insurance model be permitted to operate outside the established financial safeguards that protect consumers? Bill BrittMarch 19, 2024