State APLS executive board primed for decision Thursday It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2023
State State library disaffiliation from ALA not enough for book banning group The state disaffiliation doesn’t prohibit local libraries from being members, which Clean Up Alabama said doesn’t go far enough. Jacob HolmesNovember 13, 2023
News Clean Up Alabama hosts roundtable in Prattville The discussion continued the group’s trend of focusing on children’s books containing “gender ideology." Jacob HolmesNovember 3, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker plans to bring bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade State Rep. Mack Butler said he is bringing the bill to combat “an agenda” in the public school system. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2023
Education Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast. Bill BrittOctober 18, 2023
State John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue” Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2023
State Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest” Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries." Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2023
Governor Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Republicans: A misguided crusade in culture wars If Republicans truly aim to win hearts and minds, perhaps it's time to remember that progress isn't the enemy. Bill BrittOctober 3, 2023
Local news Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity." Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023