All posts tagged "libraries"
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NJ Fights Censorship: New Law Stops LGBTQ Book Bans
New Jersey is the latest state to pass a law prohibiting LGBTQ books, among others, from being categorically banned.
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Under 30? You’ll Need an ID for This ‘Adult’ Section in Idaho
A viral photo of a sign demanding adults produce ID illustrates how Idaho libraries are complying with a horrible new law.
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Explicit Literature is Healthier than Adolescent Ignorance
Our society's inhibited ignorant have done an amazing job maintaining discomfort around sexual discussions.
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County Bans Minors from Checking Out LGBTQ Library Books
A Texas county has approved a policy barring minors from checking out LGBTQ-themed books, which are considered "explicit" material.
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Obama Appears in Banned Book Campaign’s TikTok Video
The Obama Foundation has partnered with Prince George's County Libraries for a campaign celebrating banned books and freedom of expression.
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Mississippi Libraries Ban Youth from Accessing E-Books
Mississippi minors are being denied access to widely used e-book and audiobook platforms due to a new book-banning law. The law, which went into effect...
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LGBTQ Advocates Slam Russia-Style “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
More than 30 House Republicans have signed onto a bill that mimics “gay propaganda” laws being pushed in Eastern Europe and bills in various states...
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Anti-LGBTQ Posts Proliferated on Facebook, Instagram During Pride Month
A media watchdog organization claims Facebook and Instagram allowed anti-LGBTQ content and misinformation to flourish during pride month. A recent study conducted by Media Matters for...
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Proud Boys Disrupt Drag Queen Story Hour Event
Local police and prosecutors have launched a hate crime investigation after several members of the right-wing group the Proud Boys barged into and disrupted a...
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State Farm Abandons LGBTQ Book Distribution Program Following Backlash
Insurance giant State Farm has abandoned a program to distribute LGBTQ-themed children’s books to teachers, community centers and libraries following public backlash and accusations that...
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Texas Superintendent Removes Books Covering LGBTQ Issues from School Libraries
Recording from a Texas superintendent's meeting with school district library officials reveals anti-LGBTQ motivation behind recent book purge.
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Top 10 Notable LGBTQ News Stories of 2021
Here are the national and international headlines that grabbed our attention last year.
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Fairfax County Public Schools returns challenged LGBTQ books to high school libraries
Fairfax County will allow two LGBTQ books back in high school libraries after a review that found calls for their removal unfounded.
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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor doubles down on comments calling LGBTQ content “filth”
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is standing by earlier comments claiming kids are being taught "filth," like LGBTQ content, in schools.
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LGBTQ content features in eight of the ten most challenged books of 2019
The American Library Association is highlighting stories about censorship attempts as part of National Library Week
