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Growing banned books movement takes aim at ALA library group
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via Casper Star-Tribune (Wyoming)More libraries are cutting ties with the American Library Association as the professional group stands up for books some say children shouldn't have access to because of their content. A local library system in Wyoming was among the first to leave the ALA. The Missouri State Library, Missouri State Library, Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the libraries in Midland, Texas, have followed suit in recent weeks. Lawmakers in at least nine other states demand similar action. ALA officials deny having political agenda, saying parents should simply have the freedom to decide what books their children read.
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ACLU-SC responds to challenged books in Berkeley County
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)In response to a public records request filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina (ACLU-SC), the Berkeley County School District has released a list of 93 books
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As Detroit schools’ reading scores are on the upswing, educators …
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)September is Black Reading Month, which comes at a time when Detroit schools have notched modest test score increases in student literacy. The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) reported last week that it has 'largely recovered from the pandemic in Grades 3-8 ELA, outpacing statewide performance gains.' The district said proficiency levels improved in […]
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Palm Beach County schools change book ban rules on gender identity
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
via Palm Beach Post (Florida)The so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law prohibits instruction on sexual orientation. The state attorney general says it doesn't apply to school libraries.
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VP Harris goes on embrace-the-woke tour of college campuses, pushing back on Ramaswamy, DeSantis
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Deseret News (Utah)The White House is sending Harris on a ‘Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour' as the administration tries to energize young supporters
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Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Hampton University next week
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)As part of a month-long nationwide college tour, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Hampton University on Thursday,
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After Bible fiasco, Utah school district updates policy for banning books
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)After the uproar it faced for banning the Bible, Davis School District has changed how it will handle future book challenges.
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1 parent is responsible for a book ban in North Carolina
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via Kunr (Nevada)In a North Carolina school district newly controlled by Republicans, it took just one parent's complaint to remove a book from the curriculum.
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Iowa’s battle over banned books in schools, explained in 60 seconds
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)Here's how Iowa schools went from 60 books challenged in three years to banning almost all books with sex acts from classrooms and libraries.
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Who will save the books?
Friday, September 8th, 2023
via POLITICO (New York)Welcome to POLITICO's West Wing Playbook, your guide to the people and power centers in the Biden administration. With help from producer Ben Johansen.Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Eli | Email…
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California Legislature sends Newsom his ‘anti-book ban’ bill
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via POLITICO (New York)The legislation would fine districts for blocking curriculum and books for discriminatory reasons.
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Juneau Assembly and school board candidates tackle tough topics at chamber forum
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via Juneau Empire (Alaska)Housing, tourism and a new City Hall; book bans, absenteeism and consolidation.
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Hoboken
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
via NBC New York (New Jersey)Articles from the tag: Hoboken
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Tina Descovich, Moms for Liberty co-founder, appointed to Florida ethics commission by DeSantis
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via al.com (Alabama)DeSantis announced Descovich's appointment in a press release that did not say why he wanted her on the commission.
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Davenport officials: Two ‘victimized’ employees left workplace due to actions of multiple elected officials
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via Quad City Times (Iowa)Davenport City Administrator Corri Spiegel and City Attorney Tom Warner released a joint statement regarding a leak of "highly confidential personnel notification concerning two dedicated employees".
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DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state ethics commission
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to the Florida Commission on Ethics. The group rose to prominence quickly after its 2021 start.
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Column: Domestic terrorists target libraries with bogus threats
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via Chicago Tribune (Illinois)Last month, a number of libraries across the region received bomb threats either by phone or e-mail.
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SC school chief Ellen Weaver ends ties with librarians’ group over ‘book ban’ stance
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via The State (South Carolina)Book Bans
Lt. Gov. Zuckerman Goes on a ‘Banned Books Tour’
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
via Seven Days (Vermont)Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman practices a straightforward approach to countering book bans across the country: Read from the books and talk about them. "In this...
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