Alabama
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GLAAD
Alabama's State Motto Is Something Governor Kay Ivey Ignores
Audemus jura nostra defendere” is the state motto for Alabama, which I believe is Latin for "We Dare Defend Our Rights" or "We Dare Maintain Our Rights.” A motto that is depicted on the state’s coat of arms. Marie Bankhead Owens, director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, coordinated the design for the coat of arms — she was the aunt of bisexual actress Tallulah Bankhead. The state motto to defend rights is at odds with action from some state lawmakers and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.