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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit obscene' books in libraries

Judges have declared some recent laws that banned books unconstitutional; if approved, other legislation would likely face court challenges, showcasing the contentious nature of these restrictions.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Restricting Sexually Explicit School Books

A federal judge blocked a law banning certain books in Iowa school libraries, citing First Amendment violations.
The ruling showcases ongoing tensions between free speech advocates and conservative efforts to restrict educational content.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

High school shuts down its library because of book-banning state law - LGBTQ Nation

The amended law mandates evaluating materials for nudity, sexual depictions, violence, and more, causing worries that classic literature and diverse books may be banned from schools in Tennessee.
Education
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