Alabama Public University Professors Must Now Call Gulf of Mexico “Gulf of America” (Except When Speaking on “Historical” Questions)

Leftist New York group calls Alabama's 'Gulf of America' law a 'gag order'

A liberal group is upset about a new Alabama law that requires state and local governments to use the name “Gulf of America."

Alabama Public University Professors Must Now Call Gulf of Mexico “Gulf of America” (Except When Speaking on “Historical” Questions)

From HB2, which was enacted last month: Beginning October 1, 2026, all state and local entities and their employees shall...

Alabama Forces Schools To Use “Gulf Of America”

Inside Higher Ed reports: Alabama’s Gulf of America Act took effect last week, making it state policy to use President Trump’s preferred term for the Gulf of Mexico. House Bill 2 requires “all state and local entities and their employees” to “refer to the body of water that borders the coast of Alabama as the … The post Alabama Forces Schools To Use “Gulf Of America” appeared first on Joe.My.God..

Alabama’s New “Gulf of America” Mandate Impacts Colleges

Alabama Makes State Workers Say ‘Gulf of America.’ Colleges Aren’t Spared. Ryan Quinn Wed, 10/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Republican lawmakers say faculty can only call it the Gulf of Mexico for “historical purposes” in academic courses. Journalists are constrained by the restriction, too. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn