Unintended Consequences of Alabama's DEI-Ban

The opinion column discusses Alabama's new DEI-ban and its potential unintended consequences, highlighting previous instances where laws had unintended effects, such as the IVF-ban and the voter ID law. The author emphasizes the need for lawmakers to consider the implications of their actions and suggests that voters need to be more intentional in electing representatives. The column also touches on a library policy and the importance of addressing unintended consequences before they occur.

• Alabama's new DEI-ban and potential unintended consequences
• Previous instances of laws having unintended effects, such as the IVF-ban and the voter ID law
• Emphasis on the need for lawmakers to consider the implications of their actions and for voters to be more intentional in electing representatives