The Most Important Things to Know About the Alabama Abortion Ban
The Cut – May 14
On Tuesday, 25 white Republican men passed a bill through the Alabama Senate that could effectively ban abortion in the state … Susan Pace Hill, a law professor at the University of Alabama, told the Washington Post, “The antiabortion carnival show currently going on in the legislature is hypocritical grandstanding.”
Washington Post – May 15
Newburgh Gazette (Illinois) – May 14
Laredo Morning Times (Texas) – May 14
Stamford Advocate (Connecticut) – May 14
San Jose Mercury News – May 14
MSN.com – May 14
ZOMBIFIED CELLS COULD FIND THE NEXT MIRACLE DRUG THAT KEEPS US ALIVE
SyFy Wire – May 15
So far, we’ve been able to zombify everything from mammoth cells to entire pig brains, while zombie raccoons and deer are crawling in the shadows out there, but nobody has managed to create undead human cells… until now … These micro-zombies are actually cells that have had their innards replaced by magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide — for science. Researchers at the University of Alabama pulled off this experiment, which sounds like legit horror movie fodder, to make it possible to screen natural substances for pharmaceutical properties.
Commentary: The Bigger Reason Steven Mnuchin Should Turn Over Trump’s Tax Returns
Att.net – May 14
May 14– In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton sarcastically asked for China’s help in obtaining Donald Trump’s federal income tax returns. “China, if you’re listening, why don’t you get Trump’s tax returns?” She added: “I’m sure our media would richly reward you.” In so doing, Clinton paraphrased Trump’s shoutout to the Russian government to hack Clinton’s email accounts during the 2016 presidential election (which Russia did). (Ronald J. Krotoszynski Jr. is a law professor at the University of Alabama.)
Santa Maria Times (California) – May 14
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News Bug – May 14
MagicValley.com – May 15
Post Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) – May 14
Alabama’s abortion bill is not about Alabama. It’s about tossing Roe v. Wade.
Danbury News Times (Connecticut) – May 14
Yes, the bill that Alabama’s Senate votes on today is intended to put an end to virtually all abortions in the state. Taking a different tack from other “heartbeat” bills we have seen recently, this one makes it a felony for a doctor to perform or attempt an abortion, and anyone who violates the law faces a sentence of up to 99 years in Alabama’s prisons. The sole exception is when the mother’s life is threatened. (Vance, a former U.S. attorney in Alabama, is a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law)
Norwalk Hour (Connecticut) – May 14
Bridgeport Post (Connecticut) – May 14
San Francisco Gate – May 14
Stamford Advocate (Connecticut) – May 14
Laredo Morning Times (Texas) – May 14
UA graduates wear caps and gowns made from recycled plastic
KOAT-ABC (Albuquerque, New Mexico) – May 14
It’s graduation season, and some seniors at the University of Alabama are wearing some unique caps and gowns. All of the ones for undergrads are made from recycled plastic. A Virginia company takes used plastic bottles, melts them down and creates plastic yarn, which is then turned into the robes.
WMUR-ABC (Boston) – May 14
Three Email Tips to Impress the Press
Progressions – May 14
It is inbox overload in the first 60 seconds of a journalist’s workday. From follow-ups to bizarre requests, reporters are inundated with messages that most of them are not even interested in covering. Over time, their tolerance fades for wayward story pitches. I hate to break it to you but journalists aren’t going to give an average Joe their time. (From Clermont, Florida, Michaela McLean is a senior double majoring in Dance and Public Relations at the University of Alabama.)
Revealed: nine more US states considering hardline anti-abortion bills
The Guardian – May 15
Anti-abortion legislation that copies a controversial bill recently passed into law in Georgia is being considered by lawmakers in nine other states across the country, according to pro-choice campaigners monitoring the spread of such laws in the US … George Hawley, who teaches political science and researches rightwing politics and religion at the University of Alabama, agrees that anti-abortion forces have sensed they have a vital moment of opportunity under the Trump administration.
Finalists named for 2019 Harper Lee prize given by UA law school
Tuscaloosa News – May 14
The University of Alabama Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law and the American Bar Association Journal have announced the three finalists for the 2019 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. The finalists are “The Boat People” by Sharon Bala, “Class Action” by Steven B. Frank and “The Widows of Malabar Hill” by Sujata Massey. The three were chosen from among 25 entries.
Southern: Lake Thurlow to be lowered further to finish spillway gate replacement
Market Screener – May 14
Water levels on Lake Thurlow will be lowered another 4 feet starting at midnight Saturday, May 18, as part of the ongoing project to replace spillway gates at Thurlow Dam … Alabama Power worked with the Alabama Historical Commission and the University of Alabama to research Thurlow Dam when designing the new gates. The dam was built on the site of an early 19th century textile mill.
The Problem with Posting Instagram Photos of Your Kids
Fatherly – May 14
Is it ethical to post photos of your kids to social media? At least at first, anyway, most parents treat Instagram or other social media the same way previous generations did frames, scrapbooks, or carousel slide shows: as a way of capturing a fleeting moment of joy they want to remember and share with others … The University of Alabama philosophy professor emeritus literally wrote the book on ethical parenting (2010’s The Ethics of Parenthood).
Doctors, Don’t Expect a Partial ‘Sorry’ to Reduce Liability
Healio – May 14
Across the U.S., physicians are increasingly allowed to say “I’m sorry” without it being used as evidence against them in court. These apology laws, now on the books in 39 states and the District of Columbia, are directed at reducing the risks and the costs of litigation … A new report on research conducted by law and management professors from the University of Alabama and Vanderbilt appears in the Stanford Law Review (McMichael, Van Horn, & Viscusi, 2019).
Paddlewheel boats to race in Tuscaloosa in honor of bicentennial
Al.com – May 14
A champion will face off against a first-time contender in a paddlewheel boat race on Saturday in connection with Tuscaloosa’s ongoing bicentennial celebration … The University of Alabama’s Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum will be open during the event.
Designs for new Tutwiler Residence Hall released
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – May 14
Designs are now approved for the new Tutwiler Hall dorm at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Here’s a sneak peek at the nearly 1,300-bed facility, which will be available for freshman women in the future.
In School
Carroll County Times (Virginia) – May 14
Nearly 500 students at The University of Alabama highlighted their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference on March 27. Among the participants and presentations were Timothy Foley, of Hampstead, “Determination of Set Point for Alkali-Activated Materials Utilizing Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy” in the Engineering, Transportation and Energy category; and Katherine Grimm, of Woodbine, “A Systematic Literature Review of Ambulance-Based Telemedicine” in the Health Sciences category. Poster presentations are grouped by research areas instead of by academic colleges or departments, to align with national trends of using interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving.