Alabama

US requests for overseas abortion pills surges: study

Published by AFPAfter the US Supreme Court's controversial decision to overturn the nationwide right to abortion, more women have sought out … [Read more...] about US requests for overseas abortion pills surges: study

Published by New York Daily NewsThe U.S. Department of Justice is challenging a recently enacted Alabama law that criminalizes certain forms of … [Read more...] about Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth

Kyler Geoffroy June 5, 2015

An anti-gay bill that would have taken the state of Alabama out of the business of issuing marriage licenses died in a House committee today after … [Read more...] about Alabama Bill Abolishing Marriage Licenses Dies in House Committee

Sean Mandell June 2, 2015

With just four days remaining in Alabama's legislative session, the state senate has passed a bill that, if enacted, would get Alabama out of the … [Read more...] about Alabama Considers Getting Out Of The Marriage Business Because SCOTUS: VIDEO

Sean Mandell May 27, 2015

An Alabama House committee today rejected a bill that would have extended state-wide non-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation … [Read more...] about Alabama House Committee Rejects LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

Sean Mandell May 26, 2015

Matt Baume with the American Foundation for Equal Rights reports on an Alabama minister who's receiving jail time for marrying a same-sex couple, … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage News Watch: Alabama, Ireland – VIDEO

Anthony Costello April 25, 2015

The Human Rights Coalition launched a new ad campaign asking 12 state governors to reject bills that target LGBT people like the one Gov. Mike Pence … [Read more...] about HRC Warns 12 States ‘Don’t Repeat The Mistakes Of Indiana’ In New Media Campaign

Andy Towle April 22, 2015

Towleroad readers may recall the Prancing Elites, a dance team from Alabama which caused controversy after appearing in a local Christmas parade. One … [Read more...] about Alabama’s Gay ‘Prancing Elites’ Dance Troop Kicks Off Reality Series Tonight on Oxygen: VIDEOS

Andy Towle April 22, 2015

Andy Towle April 10, 2015

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health Department, 545 gay couples married in Alabama while it was legal to do so from February 9 to … [Read more...] about 545 Gay Couples Were Married in Alabama While It Was Legal