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1 day ago
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Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ Nation

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3 days ago
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These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

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2 weeks ago
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A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

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2 weeks ago

Support skyrockets for librarian who was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luanne James was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books, prompting significant financial support from the community.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Tenn. library director fired over refusal to move LGBTQ+ books to adult section

Rutherford County librarian Luanne James was fired for refusing to relocate LGBTQ+ themed books to the adult section, igniting a national debate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ Nation

Dismissal of library trustees in Asheboro raises concerns about political influence on library content and the future of LGBTQ+-inclusive literature.
New York City
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as the chief keeper of NYC's records (exclusive)

New York City appoints Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, a Black archivist, to lead the Department of Records and Information Services, emphasizing information access and historical preservation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Support skyrockets for librarian who was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luanne James was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books, prompting significant financial support from the community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency

Record high of 5,668 books banned in US libraries in 2025, with significant challenges targeting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representations.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

GOP candidate who used to run library board rages against LGBTQ+ books: "Trash" & "perversion"! - LGBTQ Nation

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency

Record high of 5,668 books banned in US libraries in 2025, with significant challenges targeting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representations.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

GOP candidate who used to run library board rages against LGBTQ+ books: "Trash" & "perversion"! - LGBTQ Nation

SF parents
fromPadailypost
17 hours ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
Law
fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado stated that she expected City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to provide detailed answers regarding the data breach, but instead received an internal report that left many questions unanswered.
Los Angeles
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive faces challenges as major media outlets block access to its content due to fears of AI misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

Hector Sierra, 51, was arrested for fare evasion and possession of a controlled substance. He fell ill while in custody and was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Brooklyn
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

IMLS Spared in Legal Battle-But Threat of Budget Cuts Looms

The U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed last April by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union and the American Library Association, agreeing to leave IMLS intact and allowing it to continue its work supporting libraries and museums across the country.
Arts
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Film
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Librarians on Film: Clips + Commentary (SF Main Library)

Librarians are depicted in various ways in cinema, showcasing both stereotypes and positive representations through selected film scenes.
#lgbtq-rights
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fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Tennessee board fires library director who refused to comply with LGBTQ+ book purge

A Tennessee library board fired its director for refusing to remove over 100 LGBTQ+ books, highlighting tensions over censorship and access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Tennessee board fires library director who refused to comply with LGBTQ+ book purge

A Tennessee library board fired its director for refusing to remove over 100 LGBTQ+ books, highlighting tensions over censorship and access.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
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3 weeks ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
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fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
Law
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong bookstore staff arrested for allegedly selling seditious' Jimmy Lai biography, broadcaster reports

Selling a book on a man who is in jail for his activities as a journalist, for promoting free expression, would be subject to sedition.
Media industry
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Pigs Can Fly!: The Sins Of Legal Scholars - Above the Law

Academic integrity requires honest representation of facts and findings; misleading titles, fabricated evidence, and misrepresentation undermine scholarship and damage disciplines.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York Law School launches initiative to bolster journalism and civic understanding

The New York Independent Journalism Project is designed to support independent and traditional journalism as a vital civic good, aiming to deepen public understanding of New York City and state government law and policy.
Education
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man accused of recording people in South Shore library bathroom

A Marshfield man was arrested for secretly recording individuals in a public restroom at a library, facing charges of illegal wiretapping.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Why Libraries Matter in a Fascist Moment

Public libraries are vital infrastructure enabling free access to knowledge, gathering spaces, and shared intellectual life that authoritarianism seeks to eliminate.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library

Local libraries offer free access to books, ebooks, DVDs, and audiobooks as a cost-effective alternative to expensive movie tickets and streaming services.
Books
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Banned Books: New York writers and educators talk about the dangerous impacts of censorship on literature | amNewYork

Author Abdi Nazemian's young adult novel 'Like a Love Story' faces banning efforts by conservative groups who misrepresent its content about queer identity and AIDS history.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

Francie thought that all the books in the world were in that library and she had a plan about reading all the books in the world. I couldn't help but think of little Francie Nolan who, like Smith, grew up in the tenements of Brooklyn in the early 20th century and aimed, as a young girl, to read every book she could find as I tore through librarian Jarrett Dapier's debut young adult graphic novel, Wake Now in the Fire.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Why every scientist needs a librarian

Academic libraries have transformed into dynamic research hubs offering expert librarianship, technologies, coding, maker spaces, and data support that accelerate scientific research.
fromNewsOne
1 month ago

Report: ICE Impersonated NYPD To Arrest Columbia University Student

The officers falsely told the building superintendent that they were from the Police Department and said that they were searching for a missing child. The superintendent let the officers in, Ms. Shipman said. At the apartment door of the student, Ellie Aghayeva, 29, the officers repeated the same story to gain entry. Our security cameras captured the agents in the hallway showing pictures of the alleged missing child.
NYC politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Immigration Officers Sweeping Protestors' Photos, License Plates and Personal Data Into Huge Database

During a confrontation with ICE agents, two legal observers had their faces scanned by a federal officer to include in a vague database. "We have a nice little database, and now you're considered domestic terrorists," the ICE agent said at the time. It wasn't clear at the moment whether the agent was bluffing. But now, new details reported by CNN reveal that Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse murdered by ICE agents in Minneapolis was indeed closely tracked by a border agent system before his killing.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Discovery As Truth-Seeking: Win Hard Without Playing Hide-The-Ball - Above the Law

Effective discovery requires more than compliance - it requires strategy. Litigators can balance expansive discovery rights and privacy concerns without slowing cases down through practical, results-focused approaches that consider proportionality, electronically stored information management, and the specific discovery rules applicable to their jurisdiction.
Intellectual property law
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Seized review captivating documentary goes inside a shocking newspaper raid

Police seized devices and reporting materials from Marion County Record, sparking national outcry as a symbolic threat to press freedom and fracturing local community.
#federal-officer-accountability-act
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

New Central Library Succeeds as Urban Crossroads for L.A.

The Central Library's public reception contradicts critical reviews, with visitors responding positively to the Pfeiffer design and its urban contribution to downtown Los Angeles.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Under Trump, Concerns Grow Over Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums

The Institute of Museum and Library Services prioritizes grant projects that align with President Donald Trump's vision, favoring uplifting patriotic narratives and executive-order goals.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Reporters Grill Investigators On Nancy Guthrie Case Over Authenticity of Ransom Notes

Authorities treat Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as an abduction after blood was found and confirmed; alleged ransom notes exist, investigators withhold specifics and offer a $50,000 reward.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Lawmakers call on Columbia, NYPD to release video footage in ICE arrest of student

Local lawmakers demand video evidence from Columbia University and NYPD regarding an ICE arrest of a student in her off-campus Manhattan apartment.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Christian teacher wins right to refuse to read gay children's books in school - LGBTQ Nation

A Nashville public charter school teacher secured an accommodation to avoid reading a children's book about two gay fathers after enlisting a Christian nationalist legal group to threaten the school.
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