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Category: Abortion

Abortion-Rights Group Navigates ‘Unprecedented’ Legal Territory in Alabama

Mary Scott Hodgin, WBHM, July 7, 2022

The Yellowhammer Fund has temporarily stopped funding abortion care for people in Alabama, amid legal concerns for clients and staff. Read more.

“Expect us,” Reproductive Rights Supporters Rally Across Alabama After Federal Abortion Ruling

Miranda Fulmore, WBHM, June 27, 2022

Alabamians took to the streets this weekend after elective abortions became a felony in the state on Friday. Read more.

After the U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Republican Lawmakers Applaud, Others Say They Will Sue, Some Take to the Streets

Miranda Fulmore, WBHM, June 24, 2022

The ACLU of Alabama say it will continue its lawsuit to reinstate access to abortion. Read more.

Roe Overturned: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Abortion Decision

Linda C. McClain, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, June 24, 2022

After half a century, Americans’ constitutional right to get an abortion has been overturned by the Supreme Court.

The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – handed down on June 24, 2022 – has far-reaching consequences. The Conversation asked Nicole Huberfeld and Linda C. McClain, health law and constitutional law experts at Boston University, to explain what just happened and what happens next. Read more.

Public Health

Local Health Officials Plan to Increase Monkeypox Vaccinations

August 12, 2022

Birmingham City Council

New Members Appointed to BMA Board

August 9, 2022

Carol Nunnelley mug 200 for founders fund

Celebrating Our Founder and First Executive Director

BirminghamWatch celebrates the founders of Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism — and the vision and legacy of founding Executive Director Carol Nunnelley — by creating the Founders Fund.

We are seeking investments that will allow BirminghamWatch to deepen its coverage of key issues, increase readership and guarantee the founders’ vision into the future.

More About Carol

Nunnelley earned her stripes in more than 30 years at The Birmingham News and became managing editor in 1992. She took on a national role with Associated Press Media Editors in 2001, working with newsrooms across the country. In 2008, Nunnelley received APME’s top award for her role in the betterment of journalism.

In 2015, she led a team of experienced reporters, editors and photographers in creating the trusted online news source BirminghamWatch, now one of more than 300 news nonprofits across the country. From in-depth public service projects to regular coverage of elections, city and county government, BirminghamWatch continues to flourish under strong leadership representing the community as well as the highest caliber of journalism.

Permanent Recognition

Your gift to the Founder’s Fund in this special campaign will be acknowledged to Carol personally as well as recognized in a permanent manner on the BirminghamWatch website. Join us by mailing a check to AIIJ/BirminghamWatch at P.O. Box 130712 Birmingham AL 35213 or give online. E-mail us with comments or for more gift options.