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US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The majority of banned books in US schools target people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, debunking claims that book bans are a hoax.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.
His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Conservative Justices Seem Willing to Upend School District's LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons

The Supreme Court hears arguments on parents' objections to LGBTQ-inclusive school curricula, highlighting tensions between religious rights and LGBTQ protections.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The majority of banned books in US schools target people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, debunking claims that book bans are a hoax.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.
His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Conservative Justices Seem Willing to Upend School District's LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons

The Supreme Court hears arguments on parents' objections to LGBTQ-inclusive school curricula, highlighting tensions between religious rights and LGBTQ protections.
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SF parents
fromVulture
4 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Julianne Moore's freckles? How Republican bans on woke' books have reached new level

Julianne Moore's children's book faces potential ban, highlighting a concerning rise in book bans influenced by federal ideologies.
The movement against book bans has escalated to a federal level under the Trump Administration.
Books
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

A Librarian Demonstrates How Sneaky Book Bans Can Be

Book bans often occur unnoticed, impacting access to literature, especially from diverse voices.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
SF parents
fromVulture
4 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Julianne Moore's freckles? How Republican bans on woke' books have reached new level

Julianne Moore's children's book faces potential ban, highlighting a concerning rise in book bans influenced by federal ideologies.
The movement against book bans has escalated to a federal level under the Trump Administration.
Books
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

A Librarian Demonstrates How Sneaky Book Bans Can Be

Book bans often occur unnoticed, impacting access to literature, especially from diverse voices.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
more#censorship
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Chasten Buttigieg's kids' book lands on New York Times Best Seller list, proving LGBTQ+ stories belong

Chasten Buttigieg's children's book about two dads highlights LGBTQ+ families amid growing book bans in schools.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Chasten Buttigieg's kids' book lands on New York Times Best Seller list, proving LGBTQ+ stories belong

Chasten Buttigieg's children's book about two dads highlights LGBTQ+ families amid growing book bans in schools.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Community comes together to replace stolen Nonbinarian Book Bike * Brooklyn Paper

As a customer, K. Kerimian always enjoyed visiting bookstores, but when they would ask workers about the whereabouts of the queer section, they started noticing a pattern.
Brooklyn
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Arizona Book Banners Notch Another Victory; JD Vance Gives a Concerning Speech in Europe

The Scottsdale school district's recent actions reflect the increasing influence of organized parental groups advocating for book bans, claiming many titles lack educational value.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News
6 months ago

Efforts to ban books in Oregon libraries are on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back * Oregon ArtsWatch

Increasing book bans in schools reflect ongoing cultural clashes regarding identity and representation in literature.
Many book challengers did not read the works they sought to ban, highlighting a disconnect in community involvement.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in Schools

Nineteen Minutes was banned in 98 school districts, reflecting a troubling trend in book censorship in America.
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