Equality News

Dr. James Dawson is leaving his position because of poor health, but he says he wants his wife to finish the last four months of his term.

Birmingham developers this month are opening a $25 million community on Lake Martin, with high hopes that the second-home market will continue to attract buyers, despite a slumping national economy.

A Pocketful of History: Four Hundred Years of America-One State Quarter at a Time By Jim Noles Da Capo Press, 324 pages, $25. Birmingham attorney Jim Noles' latest book, A Pocketful of History , digs into state ...

The Shoppes at EastChase opened its fourth annual farmer's market Saturday under blue skies and sunshine.

The Coosa County Sheriff's Department busted a meth lab on Cook Road in Equality around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

“It shows where we need to build bridges and cultivate relationships so next time we can change votes.”

In what some activists consider a bellwether moment for gay rights in the U.S., the Alabama House of Representative passed a pair of gay-inclusive bills in the same day earlier this month. via Washington Blade

“The children that we are throwing on the streets are the children who will be taking care of us in our hospitals and our as sisted living centers”

Doris Crenshaw came into this world a fighter. Born two and a half months too soon, the future activist was so small her mother had to feed her using a medicine dropper, she says. via Montgomery Advertiser

“I thought it was just being respectful of the person who died”

When sixth grader Taylor Wynn found out about the "Day of Silence," a national observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered rights, she didn't know what to think. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

There will be stationary and slow-moving vehicles, as well as dismounted personnel present in this work zone. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

“We felt like the ideas that we brought were more valuable than $62 million”

Watch this incredible Dateline report on faith-healing scam artist Benny Hinn. I had never seen the whole thing. via Pam's House Blend

“People in Alabama don't have a monopoly on prejudice and racism”

This simplistic view of the South by outsiders still raises the ire of local residents in Birmingham. via NowPublic

“You just have to get your fingers crossed.”

When Equality Fire Chief J.W. Ridley heard his department was in the running for a Fireman's Fund Heritage grant, he did not get his hopes up. via Alexander City Outlook

CRC Insurance Services Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. awarded grants totaling $137,000 to five fire departments in Alabama. via Montgomery Advertiser

Montgomery lost a great leader with the passing of Ken Baker on Nov. 11. This was a tragic and unexpected loss, not only for Ken's family and loving partner, but for everyone who is in any way involved in the ... via Montgomery Advertiser

To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment Equality Alabama's Ken Baker passes away 5 comments Blend-o-licious features... The Christian Civic League of ... via Pam's House Blend

To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment A sad bit of news and disheartening loss The people whowork for the "Equality" offices around the country are ... via Pam's House Blend

“Science is everywhere, even when you're not looking”

Ken Baker of Equality Alabama passed away over the weekend. It was unexpected and untimely. via Pam's House Blend

“I'm going to stab her in the middle of the night and take hers. You think I'm kidding? I'll eat her tits. I'll fry up those big old boobs.”

Some students at Notre Dame donning "Gay? Go to Hell" T-shirts . Bank intern busted by boss after "something came up at home" excuse for his day off was later revealed on his Facebook profile . via Towleroad

“I just can't believe how everyone's going to go on and function because he was involved in so many things.”

Ken Baker, a lifelong advocate for gay rights and one of the founders of the statewide gay rights organization Equality Alabama, died Sunday morning at age 50. via Montgomery Advertiser

“No decision has been made about the de-registration of Mr and Mrs Matherick. "The council is committed to promoting the interests of children and young people and welcomes foster carers from all backgrounds and faiths.”

As devoted foster parents, Vincent and Pauline Matherick have provided a stable family home for almost 30 vulnerable children. via Free Republic