Appeal Likely in Alabama School Desegregation Case Allowing Mostly White Town to Leave Largely Black District
Gardendale can take over control of its two elementary schools from the Jefferson County district this fall for a three-year period.
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Alabama’s Church Police Captures the Rule of ‘Order’ Over ‘Law’ in the Age of Trump
The emergence of a religiously oriented private police force is a logical conclusion of law enforcement’s move toward…
Alabama Theater Cancels ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenings to Protest Gay Scene
A drive-in movie theater in Henagar, Alabama, has canceled its scheduled showtimes of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the…
Looking for Empathy? Avoid Alabama
New research finds levels of empathy vary considerably from state to state — and living among empathetic neighbors improves quality…
Cómo Compara California Con los Peores Estados Para Mujeres Trabajadoras
Pacific Standard intenta un ejercicio de alegrarse del mal ajeno.
How California Stacks Up Against the Worst States for Women Workers
Pacific Standard tries an exercise in schadenfreude.
Alabama’s Meth Lab Law, Abortion Rights, and the Strange Case of Jane Doe
After a woman is jailed for exposing her fetus to drugs, county officials refuse to release her for an abortion and ask a judge to strip her of parental rights.
Handguns for Minors: What Does the Science Say?
As Alabama considers two bills that would allow minors under the age of 18 to possess pistols, we take a look at what the consequences of these gun law changes might be.
Can Alabama Crack Down on Predatory Lending?
With skyrocketing annual interest rates on payday loans, borrowers often don’t have enough money left over to cover rent and groceries.