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Alabama passes wide-ranging bill banning college DEI programs, training

  • Alabama lawmakers passed a bill restricting public schools and universities from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Protesters expressed opposition, advocating for DEI under the slogan "Democracy thrives on diversity."
  • The bill requires restrooms to be designated by biological sex and not gender identity in public universities. DEI programs are allowed if no state funds are used, teaching topics in a "historically accurate context."
  • Legislation aims to prevent programs that "deepen divisions" and restrict absentee ballot rules, sparking debate over voter suppression. Republicans cited voter fraud concerns, while Democrats argued against restricting voter access.
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Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills

Alabama lawmakers have approved a bill that would outlaw paid assistance for help with absentee ballot applications. They also approved another Tuesday that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs

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Alabama passes sweeping bill that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universities

By Shirin Faqiri, CNN (CNN) — Alabama lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that, if signed into law, would prohibit public schools and universities from maintaining or funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The bill, SB129, would also require public universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex” — which Alabama law defines as “the physical condition of being male or female, as stated on the individual’s original birt…

1 month ago·Colorado Springs, United States
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Alabama passes sweeping bill that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universities

By Shirin Faqiri, CNN (CNN) — Alabama lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that, if signed into law, would prohibit public schools and universities from maintaining or funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The bill, SB129, would also require public universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex” — which Alabama law defines as “the physical condition of being male or female, as stated on the individual’s original birt…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States
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Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw paid assistance with absentee ballot applications and another that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and state agencies. Republicans had named the bills as priorities for the legislative session. The Senate, in votes divided along party lines, agreed to changes made by the Hou…

1 month ago·Panama City, United States
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Alabama Legislature passes legislation banning state funding of DEI, limiting teaching of ‘divisive concepts’

Alabama’s Republican-led Legislature passed a new measure to ban state funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities, local boards of education and government agencies.  The legislation limits teaching “divisive concepts” about race and gender and prohibits transgender students from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity at public universities and colleges. …

1 month ago·Washington, United States
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Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw paid assistance with absentee ballot applications and another that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and state agencies.

1 month ago·Canada
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