WBHM Birmingham Challenges ‘Gulf of America’ Mandate.

WBHM Birmingham Challenges ‘Gulf of America’ Mandate.

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s news/talk WBHM has issued a warning that a state law requiring the use of the term “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico” is a threat to the station’s independence. “Journalistic independence is foundational…

Public Radio Station Says Its Being Forced To Use 'Gulf of America'

Starting Thursday, Birmingham's public radio newsroom will stop saying Gulf of Mexico. University of Alabama at Birmingham-licensed 90.3 WBHM says a new Alabama law requiring state employees to use Gulf of America extends to its journalists.

Public radio station in Alabama says it can no longer use ‘Gulf of Mexico’

With a couple of weeks remaining before his second presidential inaugural, Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement. “[W]e’ll be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America,’ which has a beautiful ring,” the Republican said, adding that the change would be “appropriate”…