Alabama Arise

06/01/2026

A new report from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families finds that the number of uninsured children under age 6 in Alabama increased from 7,700 in 2022 to 14,200 in 2024. That is a disturbing 84.4% increase in the number of uninsured young children. Read the full report for more insights.

Key Findings The number of infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are uninsured is at the highest level in nearly a decade and is increasing more sharply than for older children. The number of uninsured children under age 6 grew by 23% between 2022 and 2024, while the number of uninsured school-...

05/28/2026

Arise's Worker Power Campaign is always excited to work with our members to host a training. Reach out for more information.

05/25/2026

"Arise’s Worker Power Campaign aims to strengthen the voice of workers in every part of public life," Arise's Adam Keller writes in the newest edition of The Arise Report. "While we respond to bills affecting workers’ rights and conditions during the legislative session, the campaign also works year-round to build relationships, educate communities and support workers fighting for dignity on the job." https://alarise.org/blog-posts/alabama-arise-and-partners-are-building-worker-power-across-our-state/

05/24/2026

"Know that Alabama Arise will stand with all of you to oppose any efforts to remove fair representation," Arise's Robyn Hyden writes in the newest edition of The Arise Report. https://alarise.org/blog-posts/we-will-stand-strong-for-inclusive-democracy/

05/23/2026

"Alabama Arise, with great support from our members, recently completed another successful legislative session." David Stout shares our wins and progress from the legislative session in the newest edition of The Arise Report. https://alarise.org/blog-posts/arise-celebrates-progress-vows-to-keep-pushing-after-2026-session/

05/22/2026

“Being connected to so many groups and individuals working toward systemic change has really expanded my perspective on what’s possible,” Arise's Natalie Bishnoi says in the latest edition of The Arise Report. https://alarise.org/blog-posts/natalie-bishnoi-wants-to-know-your-sign-and-your-dreams-for-alabama/

05/21/2026

Arise's Whitney Washington shares a by-the-numbers update on Alabama's new election laws.

05/21/2026

"This increase in the uninsured and underinsured population harms our whole healthcare system. Hospitals, especially in rural areas, face growing financial pressure as they provide care to more uninsured patients while receiving less reimbursement," Arise's Debbie Smith writes in the latest issue of the Arise Report.

Healthcare and hunger relief programs may avoid further harmful federal cuts this year. But we should remain vigilant.

05/18/2026

Arise staff, board, partners and members showed up and showed out this Saturday in Montgomery for . Recent events have pushed Alabama to the forefront of the voting rights conversation again.

"It was incredible to see so many people from Alabama and across the country come together to advocate for voting rights. Our history and people were honored and celebrated. I feel energized and ready to continue this work," Arise's Whitney Washington said.

05/18/2026

"There’s a lot more paperwork, a lot more interviews. We can see some of those people simply getting lost in the shuffle," Arise's Carol Gundlach tells Alabama Political Reporter.

With 50,000 Alabamians already off SNAP, food banks reported rising demand as advocates warned the state faced deeper cuts and no safety net.