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
Legislature House passes bill prohibiting DEI programs, divisive concepts The intent of the bill is to root out DEI programs on college campuses and other state entities. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature House committee advances anti-DEI bill The bill prohibits the promotion of certain "divisive concepts" from being promoted by state entities. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2024
Legislature Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Opinion Opinion | The land of the free-ish: Alabama and the DEI ban bill Only by knowing our past we will be able to advance as a society. Maria Antonia Anderson de la TorreFebruary 27, 2024
Legislature Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate The bill will now move to the House for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 23, 2024