Education University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail. Chance Phillips2 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns GOP attacks on diversity, inclusion in defense bill A Republican amendment would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at the Department of Defense and all associated personnel. StaffJune 14, 2024
Courts Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The progressives won again Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city. Josh MoonMay 3, 2024
Governor Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October Diversity, equity and inclusion programs on public colleges will soon be prohibited. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
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
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
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
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama universities: New battleground in GOP’s anti-“woke” crusade Opposition to DEI within GOP ranks is complex and part of a broader move toward more authoritarian governance. Bill BrittMarch 11, 2024