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'Nothing less than scandalous': UA YAF student organization calls for review of pro-DEI professor's course materials

The University of Alabama Young Americans for Freedom (UA YAF) chapter released a statement on Friday calling on the university to take action against a professor. 

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'Nobody else is better prepared to be lieutenant governor': Wes Allen, Derek Chen address Tuscaloosa GOP

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and state auditor candidate Derek Chen spoke to members of the Tuscaloosa County GOP on Thursday evening.

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Tensions flare during Tuscaloosa County GOP meeting

On Thursday evening, the Tuscaloosa County Republican Party failed a motion to elect a new chairman, raising tensions during a regularly scheduled meeting.

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'Politics of Black Hair': University of Alabama offers honors course on politics of hair

At the University of Alabama (UA), students can now earn honors credit studying the “racial politics of Black hair.” 

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University of Alabama professor pushes DEI in class syllabus — 'The state government can come at me'

University of Alabama political science professor Terry Hughston appears to be flouting state law by including a DEI-based statement in his class syllabus.

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College Republican Federation of Alabama names University of Alabama's Grace McCarty as chair

The College Republican Federation of Alabama elected a new slate of leadership at its annual convention Saturday night, marking a transition as chairman Riley McArdle prepares to graduate.

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Barry Moore meets with Trump in Oval Office, discusses FISA reform

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) met face-to-face with President Donald Trump this week to discuss federal surveillance that Moore says could directly impact Americans’ civil liberties.

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'They’re playing the long game': National security expert Robert Spencer warns UA students about Iran

Thursday night, author and national security expert Robert Spencer delivered an address to University of Alabama students about the dangers of Iran. 

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New UA student magazine 'Welcomes All' but promotes narrow, radical views

The replacement of a suspended student magazine has arrived at the University of Alabama, bringing with it the same concerns as the previous publication. 

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Saban joins Trump in calling for major NIL reform

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is backing President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. 

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UA student alleges hazing in school theater honor society

A campus theater honor society with a long-standing presence at the University of Alabama is facing allegations of hazing, according to an exclusive interview with a member. 

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University of Alabama moves forward to end DEI- and gender-based programs

The University of Alabama continues to adapt and improve its campus programs, shifting focus from race- and gender-based initiatives to those aimed at serving its broader student population, as part of its compliance with state and federal law. Continuing a clear move away from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (DEI).

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'Our Republican Party should welcome competition': Alabama political candidates speak at Tuscaloosa Social

A candidate social on Wednesday night sparked conversations and a full room in downtown Tuscaloosa’s District Room.

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Calls for ‘democracy’ clash with treatment of press at Tuscaloosa 'No Kings' protest

A protest in Government Plaza on Saturday, billed as a defense of democracy, devolved into harassment and physical aggression toward a reporter covering the event.

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'Tradition of running people off campus': Radical left-wing professor joins student protesters to decry ‘censorship’ as University of Alabama stands by magazine suspension

A small group of students and faculty gathered Friday afternoon on the University of Alabama (UA) Quad to stage a protest against the University’s suspension of two student magazines last fall.

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'We the people should be in charge, not the government' — GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidates debate state economy, spending, education

Rick Pate, Pat Bishop, Stewart Tankersley, Nicole Wadsworth and John Wahl were in attendance at the forum event hosted by the College Republican chapter at the University of Alabama.

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UA Faculty Senate: Media outlets like 1819 News, others fueling higher ed legislation, public scrutiny

Tuesday night, the University of Alabama Faculty Senate indicated that recent media coverage of higher education is playing a significant role in public perception and state legislation.

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Radical leftist groups SPLC, ACLU back UA student lawsuit over magazine suspensions

Monday morning, students at the University of Alabama filed a lawsuit against the University following the suspension of two student magazines last fall. 

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After censorship claims, suspended UA student magazines returning independently with new names

Just months after the University of Alabama suspended funding to two student publications, students involved in them are preparing to release new, similar and independent magazines.

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ALGOP petition would force showdown over House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter

Saturday, a petition to call a special meeting of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee met the new 75-signature requirement to hold a meeting.

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Stadthagen shocker: Hartselle state rep tops Merrill, Reynolds to win ALGOP chair in dramatic vote

On Saturday morning, members of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as the new state party chairman following John Wahl’s recent resignation. 

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Small group of leftist students eat pizza to protest 1819 News CEO at University of Montevallo TPUSA event

hursday afternoon, 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson visited the University of Montevallo campus for the recently rescheduled "Prove Me Wrong" event hosted by Turning Point USA. During the event, left-leaning students on campus hosted a protest against the visit.

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'Men can’t be women' — UA Young Americans for Freedom hosts 'Change My Mind' event despite death threats

On Thursday, the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Alabama (UA YAF) hosted a “Change My Mind” debate table despite numerous death threats against the organization.

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'Home of Queer Animals': University of South Alabama operates 'queer animal research' lab

The Comparative Cog and Comm Lab (C3PO) at the University of South Alabama promotes queerness through research on queer animals.

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Epstein files reveal connection to UA alum and family

Jeffrey Epstein was invited to the 2013 University of Alabama commencement ceremony by the family of John Alexander, a former UA student. Epstein also previously invited Alexander’s family to his island in 2011.

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University of South Alabama students protest against ICE, disrupt classes

On January 27, University of South Alabama students walked out of class, gathered and marched to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota.

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UA Faculty Senate suspends its own rules to push political statement on canceled magazines

On Tuesday evening, the University of Alabama Faculty Senate voted to demand that the university reinstate two canceled publications: ALICE Magazine and Nineteen Fifty-Six. According to a source, the final vote count for the statement was 55 yes votes, 15 no votes and nine abstentions.