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Auburn seeks to fill professor position with expertise in queer, trans, antiracist rhetorics

Auburn University is seeking to fill an assistant English professor position in cultural rhetorics with a series of desired qualifications, including expertise in queer and trans rhetorics, decolonial rhetorics, feminist rhetorics, and more.

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Allen Mendenhall: What would Aristotle say about Alabama’s ‘anti-DEI’ legislation?

Aristotle reminds us that virtue is not bestowed by racial or ethnic taxonomies but cultivated through conscious, intentional action – timeless wisdom that transcends the narrow boundaries of contemporary identity politics. True character develops from individual choices.

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Dr. Daniel Sutter: A good start in preserving American values in Alabama

There were two notable accomplishments of the Alabama Legislature in 2024: the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act, which established school choice, and SB129, eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Huntsville looks to hire new DEI director weeks before statewide ban takes effect

The position of Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion was first posted to the city’s online job board in August, and the application period closes today. The salary ranges from $85,404.80 - $144,996.80, depending on qualifications.

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State Rep. Ed Oliver on DEI ban implementation: ‘We’re watching very closely’

Legislators will be “watching very closely” how Alabama universities implement a new state diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban that begins next month, according to State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville).

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Laura Clark: Diversity and Equity, but who’s Included?

Society cannot continue in DEI. It will only end in an endless cycle of oppression. Instead, we must push for merit.

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Auburn University to close DEI office, reassign staff in August

Auburn University officials announced on Monday that the school would shut down its Office of Inclusion and Diversity in August and reassign staff to other departments. 

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University of Alabama System keeps DEI leadership, rebrands departments after state passes ban

The University of Alabama System announced on Tuesday they were rebranding their Diversity, Equity, and inclusion offices but keeping the same leadership on at their Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa campuses.

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'We're turning kids into narcissists' — Alabama Moms for Liberty leaders discuss the ongoing battle for children's minds

Two Alabama MoL chapter leaders, Emily Jones and Rebecca Watson, joined “1819 News: The Podcast” to discuss the war of children’s minds and how they and other parents are fighting back.

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Riley McArdle: Where’s the outrage as major colleges ban DEI?

Alabama's DEI bill for universities was met with great outrage. But now that schools like Harvard and MIT are dropping DEI policies the outrage seems to have disappeared.

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Barry Moore co-sponsors Dismantle DEI Act – ‘Only further divides our country’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and 21 other members of Congress have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act to eliminate all federal DEI programs and funding for federal agencies, contractors, organizations receiving federal grants, and educational accreditation agencies.

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Jacksonville State University closes Office of Diversity and Inclusion to comply with state’s new DEI ban

Jacksonville State University will close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion next week after the state legislature banned taxpayer-funded diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and training in March.

Craig Ford Alabama News
Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford scoffs at state legislation banning DEI, says doesn't apply to city's DEI director — 'I don't give a damn about that bill'

With the passing of Senate Bill 129 prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs, many state colleges and agencies are scrambling to adjust their policies before the ban goes into effect in October.

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Phil Williams: The DEI bloodbath

DEI still needs to DIE, and while it remains a battle in other places, I am nonetheless pleased that we are taking the high ground here in the Yellowhammer State.

Rafferty Alabama News
State Rep. Rafferty to CNN: Alabama public school gender identity, sexual orientation restrictions prohibit classroom discussion of George and Martha Washington

Legislative efforts to expand on sexual orientation and gender identity instruction in K-12 public school classrooms continue to draw the ire of Democrats mourning the death of "inclusive discussions."

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Alabama NAACP condemns Ivey for signing 'racist' DEI ban — 'We will not allow slavers to strip us from learning our rich history'

The Alabama NAACP issued a statement Monday condemning Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the recent diversity, equity and inclusion ban into law.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin quiet following anti-DEI passage after vowing to advise black athletes to stay out of Alabama

Despite being active on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, the mayor has remained quiet since the law's passage.

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Reactions from University of Alabama, Auburn University suggest compliance with 'divisive concepts' ban

In the early stages of discussions about the so-called "divisive concepts" legislation, the question was raised as to whether or not the University of Alabama System and Auburn University could be compelled by an act of the Alabama Legislature to adhere to such a ban given both schools have specific language regarding their governance in the Alabama Constitution.

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Ivey signs into law ban on taxpayer-funded DEI departments

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law on Wednesday a ban on taxpayer resources from funding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and training in Alabama public universities, schools, and agencies.

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Legislature sends ballot harvesting, DEI prohibitions to Ivey's desk

Tuesday was a banner day for conservative priorities at the Alabama State House.

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Talmadge Butts: What’s so divisive about the 'divisive concepts' bill?

Because there has been much ado from the opponents of the bill that “divisive concepts” is overbroad, it is important to review the actual text.

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House Minority Ldr Daniels on DEI ban: 'If Nick Saban were still coaching, this bill would have never seen the light of day'

Last week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a Senate bill that would abolish state-funded DEI programs, leading to vigorous protest from Democrats in both legislative houses.

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Alabama Legislature advances anti-DEI bill

Despite vigorous Democratic debate and protest, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation banning state-funded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices.

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Self-proclaimed 'biggest Bama fan' Mayor Woodfin urging athletes to stay out of Alabama if bill eliminating DEI departments passes

Although he is claiming to be the "biggest Bama fan," Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says he would advise athletes to stay out of Alabama should the state legislature pass legislation banning taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion departments.

DEI scoreboard at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium, 11/18/2023 Alabama News
'I've been assured and reassured': State Rep. Oliver says divisive concepts legislation will pass in 'first week or two' of legislative session

What seems like a layup for a supermajority Republican-led Alabama Legislature has eluded the body for the last few years.

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Alabama Works state workforce initiative grant funded by DEI-focused companies

Despite studies showing how unsuccessful and harmful diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs can be, DEI-backed funding sources still support training and workforce development in states across the country, including Alabama.

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Joey Clark: DEI denies the gifts of personal honor and dignity

DEI demands the unearned, rewarding its acolytes a resentful license to carry out collective punishment and unequal treatment in the name of equal justice.  

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