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SF parents
fromVulture
2 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.
Books
fromScary Mommy
1 month 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
1 week 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.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Voters Oust Several Book-Banning Incumbents in School Districts Across Texas

Recent local elections in Texas saw candidates opposing book bans winning, indicating a shift in community attitudes against censorship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Texas school district bans Virginia's flag and seal in educational materials for younger students due to nudity policy.
SF parents
fromVulture
2 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.
Books
fromScary Mommy
1 month 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
1 week 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.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Voters Oust Several Book-Banning Incumbents in School Districts Across Texas

Recent local elections in Texas saw candidates opposing book bans winning, indicating a shift in community attitudes against censorship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Texas school district bans Virginia's flag and seal in educational materials for younger students due to nudity policy.
more#censorship
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 weeks 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.
more#supreme-court
#trans-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival showcased vital documentaries highlighting LGBTQ+ community issues amid ongoing political attacks.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

10/10/24

Pete Buttigieg is being urged by Michigan Democrats to run for governor, aiming to keep the seat blue.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival showcased vital documentaries highlighting LGBTQ+ community issues amid ongoing political attacks.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

10/10/24

Pete Buttigieg is being urged by Michigan Democrats to run for governor, aiming to keep the seat blue.
more#trans-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
Writing
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News
4 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
6 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.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Books

Why this children's book publisher isn't afraid of book bans

The debate over children's books about racism reflects a larger cultural conflict in the U.S.
fromVulture
2 years ago
Books

31 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2023

Focusing on the excitement and anticipation of new books in 2023 amidst the challenges faced in the publishing world during 2022.
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