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Protesters stand outside the Alabama State House and hold a sign reading “Black Voters Matter” with a quote from the Allen v. Milligan case under it. Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor
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Protestors rally at Alabama State House over redistricting and voter rights

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor | May 7

After Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session in anticipation of possible redistricting, nearly 400 people rallied in front of the Alabama State House on May 4 to protest the session and changes to Alabama’s districts. The proposed legislation — HB1 and SB1 — would set up special congressional and state Senate primary elections for the affected districts based on Alabama’s original 2023 maps, and the Alabama Legislature passed both bills on May 7.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks about the Roblox settlement at a press conference on April 21 in Montgomery, Alabama Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor
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'We're watching': Alabama and Roblox reach settlement over online child safety

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor | April 22

After months of negotiations, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the state reached a settlement with Roblox regarding children’s online safety in a press conference on April 21. The settlement includes $12.2 million and several terms of agreement. All users will have to verify they are over 16 using facial age recognition or their ID before using chat features or accessing potentially age-inappropriate content. Alabama is one of the first states to reach a settlement with the company regarding children’s online safety.

A crowd gathers outdoors, holding signs that address social issues, with trees and a historic building in the background. Luca Flores | Photo Editor
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Over 700 rally for 'No Kings' protest

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor | March 28

Around 700 people rallied at Toomer’s Corner on March 28 for the third “No Kings” protest since President Donald Trump took office. The protest was hosted by Indivisible Auburn-Opelika and lasted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Although the protest ran mostly smoothly, there were issues with Auburn University. Protestors were not allowed on Samford Lawn or the sidewalk by the road despite it being city property.

Reproductive advocacy organizations and dozens of people gather for the Our Bodies, Our Futures Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House on Feb. 10, 2026. Luca Flores | Photo Editor
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‘Education is power’: Reproductive advocacy groups rally against SB209

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor | February 10

On Feb. 10, reproductive advocacy organizations held an advocacy day at the Alabama State House to urge Alabama legislators to vote against SB209. The bill would require abstinence-only education and restrict sex education in public schools. This is the third time the Alabama Legislature has introduced a bill that would require abstinence-only education. The previous bills were HB195 in 2024 and SB277 in 2025. URGE organized the event in partnership with Yellowhammer Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, Alabama Values Progress and the Alabama Reproductive, Health, Rights and Justice Coalition amongst other statewide organizations.

Samford Hall on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
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Orr and Childress run for 2026 SGA president

By Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor | February 3

This year, two candidates are in the running for Student Government Association (SGA) president. Election week kicks off on Feb. 3 at 3 p.m., with each candidate campaigning until Feb. 6. Voting will take place on Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the winner will be announced on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. on the Cater Hall steps.

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