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3 weeks ago

LGBT

Chipping away at democracy': authors fear outcome of US supreme court's LGBTQ+ book ruling

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

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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.

3 weeks ago

LGBT

Chipping away at democracy': authors fear outcome of US supreme court's LGBTQ+ book ruling

LGBT

fromTruthout

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.

LGBT

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.

Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

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

SF parents

fromVulture

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

US news

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.

fromAbove the Law

4 weeks ago

Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

DC food

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

SF parents

fromVulture

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

US news

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.

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1 month ago

US politics

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

NYC parents

fromtime.com

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.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

1 month ago

US politics

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

NYC parents

fromtime.com

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.

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.

Black Lives Matter

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 LGBT

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

SF LGBT

2 months 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.

Black Lives Matter

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.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

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fromBrooklyn Paper

2 months ago

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

K. Kerimian's experience highlights a significant lack of visibility for queer literature in bookstores, prompting action amidst rising book bans.

Right-wing politics

fromTruthout

2 months ago

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.

What's Happening with Book Bans Under Trump? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Libraries and museums are facing unprecedented challenges because of mass layoffs and funding cuts associated with the Trump administration's actions.

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fromScary Mommy

A Librarian Demonstrates How Sneaky Book Bans Can Be

Book bans often occur unnoticed, impacting access to literature, especially from diverse voices.

Right-wing politics

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.

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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News

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

Organized parental groups in Scottsdale successfully pushed for book bans in schools, claiming many lacked educational value.

7 months ago

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

The recent bans on books like 'All Boys Aren't Blue' and 'Lucky' highlight a growing trend in public and school libraries to restrict access to literature that addresses marginalized identities and issues, despite many challengers not being directly involved in the school community.

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