Chief Justice Criticizes Politicians for Divisive Language, Highlights ‘Threats of Violence and Murder’ Against Judges

Chief Justice Roberts Warns of Dangerous Political Rhetoric Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court cautioned politicians on Sunday regarding the use of aggressive language directed at judges. Speaking at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, he mentioned the significant risks involved. Roberts conveyed that the current political climate presents […]

REP. MICHAEL CLOUD: It’s Time To Eradicate Divisive DEI Programs From Government

America is at a crossroads, facing two divergent paths. One path leads to a future where merit, hard work, and personal quality open the door to success, creating unity and opportunity for all. The other path, driven by a misguided “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) agenda, leads to a society of division, resentment, and less […]

House passes bill prohibiting DEI programs, divisive concepts

After two hours of debate on Thursday, only one Black lawmaker voted in favor of SB129, a bill targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in the Alabama House of Representatives. All other black senators voted against the bill. Only two white members participated. Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham) and Rep. Philip Ensler (D-Montgomery). Mr. Lafferty is […]

Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate

The Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, along with what is defined as “divisive concepts,” in certain public institutions. The bill, SB129, is sponsored by Republican Will Barfoot of Pike Road and passed on a party-line vote of 26-7 after more than six hours of debate. The bill […]

State Rep. Oliver confident in passage of “divisive concepts” bill

For the past two years, state Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) has sought to ban the teaching of certain “divisive concepts” in K-12 classrooms and other spaces. These efforts failed in the face of obstacles, particularly in the Senate. But Oliver told a far-right radio show last week that he intended to pass the bill in […]